WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cambridge
January
$153February
$145lowestMarch
$176April
$201May
$189June
$280July
$417highestAugust
$313September
$225October
$202November
$221December
$210Carbon Emissions
698 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
802 kWh
Cambridge's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Cambridge's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 12%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Cambridge. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Cambridge. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Cambridge. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Cambridge.
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.
732 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,761
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cambridge 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 Cambridge. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 17.22¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 802 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights TO 19 - Boston Edison cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 13.79¢ | 19 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO | 13.99¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR CAMB | 13.99¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights 18 - Boston Edison | 13.99¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights 24 - Boston Edison | 14.39¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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