WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Hampden
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hampden
January
$210February
$148lowestMarch
$178April
$188May
$194June
$279July
$411highestAugust
$302September
$232October
$216November
$254December
$157Carbon Emissions
712 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
818 kWh
Hampden's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Hampden's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 30%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Hampden. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Hampden. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Hampden. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Hampden.
51%
Natural Gas
30%
Solar
14%
Nuclear
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
Petroleum
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
891 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,448
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Hampden 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 Hampden. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 21¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 17¢ to 26¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 13¢ |
| R-1 Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 17¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 19¢ to 29¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 23¢ |
The price to compare for National Grid is 16.05¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 818 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.78¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 15.19¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights 15 | 15.29¢ | 15 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 15.69¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights 12 | 15.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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