WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Belchertown
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Belchertown
January
$212February
$149lowestMarch
$179April
$189May
$195June
$281July
$413highestAugust
$304September
$233October
$217November
$255December
$159Carbon Emissions
712 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
818 kWh
Belchertown's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Belchertown's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 12%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Belchertown. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Belchertown. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Belchertown. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Belchertown.
69%
Natural Gas
12%
Nuclear
12%
Solar
4%
Hydroelectric
2%
Petroleum
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
2,171 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,141
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Belchertown 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 Belchertown. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 21¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 23¢ |
| R-1 Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 17¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 13¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 17¢ to 26¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 19¢ to 29¢ |
The price to compare for National Grid is 18.21¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 818 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 10.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 13.49¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Home Power Plan | 13.99¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 14.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Electricity Plan | 14.99¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
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