Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in West Barnstable
January
$797highestFebruary
$599March
$449April
$387May
$304June
$290July
$321August
$307September
$287lowestOctober
$331November
$331December
$555Carbon Emissions
1,005 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,355 kWh
West Barnstable's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of West Barnstable's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 19%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in West Barnstable. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in West Barnstable. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in West Barnstable. Wind provides 1% of the energy in West Barnstable.
58%
Natural Gas
19%
Solar
15%
Nuclear
5%
Hydroelectric
2%
Petroleum
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,437
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in West Barnstable can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of West Barnstable. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 13.35¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,355 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapestcheapest <12 months | 13.19¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapest 13+ months | 13.89¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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