WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bellingham
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bellingham
January
$180February
$144lowestMarch
$176April
$196May
$192June
$284July
$409highestAugust
$308September
$234October
$218November
$219December
$165Carbon Emissions
696 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
799 kWh
Bellingham's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Bellingham's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 12%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Bellingham. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Bellingham. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Bellingham. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Bellingham.
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.
694 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,000
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bellingham 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 Bellingham. 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-1 Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 17¢ to 26¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 19¢ to 29¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 13¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 17¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 21¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 23¢ |
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 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 | 23¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 17.22¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 799 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.19¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO cheapest | 11.19¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR CAMB cheapest | 11.19¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO cheapest 13+ months | 13.99¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR CAMB | 13.99¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for National Grid is 18.21¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 799 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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