WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Belmont
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Belmont
January
$153February
$145lowestMarch
$176April
$201May
$189June
$280July
$417highestAugust
$313September
$225October
$202November
$221December
$210Carbon Emissions
698 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
802 kWh
Belmont's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Belmont's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 12%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Belmont. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Belmont. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Belmont. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Belmont.
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.
607 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,565
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Belmont 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 Belmont. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Town of Belmont has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL LOW INCOME RATE LI | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE A | Fixed | 18¢ to 22¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL LOW INCOME RATE LI with MEDCIAL EXEMPTION | Fixed | 13¢ |
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