WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Boston

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Boston

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

Average monthly bill

January

$141lowest

February

$191

March

$155

April

$194

May

$185

June

$282

July

$422highest

August

$318

September

$225

October

$202

November

$205

December

$204

Carbon Emissions

683 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

785 kWh

Where does Boston’s electricity come from?

Boston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 67% of Boston's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 15%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Boston. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Boston. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Boston.

67%

Natural Gas

15%

Nuclear

13%

Solar

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Boston

The state of solar in Boston

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

634 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,320

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Boston 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 Boston

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

Utilities in Boston

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Rates

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)Fixed11¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heatFixed23¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)Fixed24¢
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)Fixed24¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed27¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)Fixed13¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed29¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed13¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)Fixed25¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed30¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed28¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)Fixed27¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed26¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heatFixed10¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed15¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heatFixed23¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed13¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed31¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)Fixed23¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed29¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heatFixed
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed12¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed13¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)Fixed24¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed32¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed30¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)Fixed10¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)Fixed11¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)Fixed11¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)Fixed24¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)Fixed11¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed28¢
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed16¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)Fixed10¢
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed33¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed14¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed14¢

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Electricity Plans in Boston

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 17.22¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 785 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Term Optimized Go Green Lights 9 - Boston Edison

cheapestcheapest <12 months
13.39¢9 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO

cheapest 13+ months
13.99¢20 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR CAMB

13.99¢20 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

36 Month Home Power Plan - BE

14.49¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

36 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO

14.49¢36 monthsChoose Plan
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