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
$772highestFebruary
$729March
$365April
$331May
$273lowestJune
$282July
$307August
$290September
$273lowestOctober
$288November
$395December
$629Carbon Emissions
616 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,425 kWh
Cambridge's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Cambridge's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Nuclear provides 17% of the energy in Cambridge. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Cambridge. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Cambridge.
42%
Solar
28%
Natural Gas
17%
Nuclear
8%
Wind
4%
Hydroelectric
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
$21,516
Average system cost
(after incentives)
9 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:
Nantucket Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Use R-4 | TOU | 21¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Low Income Regular R-2 | Fixed | 24¢ to 25¢ |
Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Space Heating (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Space Heating (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 9¢ |
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