WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Berkshire

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Berkshire

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Berkshire

Average monthly bill

January

$433highest

February

$163lowest

March

$184

April

$218

May

$251

June

$247

July

$256

August

$254

September

$244

October

$261

November

$219

December

$211

Carbon Emissions

550 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

808 kWh

Where does Berkshire’s electricity come from?

Berkshire's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Berkshire's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 15%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Berkshire. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Berkshire. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Berkshire.

66%

Natural Gas

15%

Solar

14%

Nuclear

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Berkshire

The state of solar in Berkshire

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

$16,551

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Berkshire 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.

Electricity Providers in Berkshire

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Berkshire. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Spark Energy

Direct Energy

Verde Energy

Major Energy

Constellation Energy

SmartEnergy

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