WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Framingham
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Framingham
January
$233February
$235March
$186April
$198May
$185June
$259July
$413highestAugust
$292September
$226October
$210November
$195December
$163lowestCarbon Emissions
714 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
820 kWh
Framingham's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Framingham's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 12%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Framingham. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Framingham. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Framingham. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Framingham.
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.
652 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,225
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Framingham 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 Framingham. 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 |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 17.22¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 820 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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