WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Hanscom Air Force Base
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hanscom Air Force Base
January
$233February
$235March
$186April
$198May
$185June
$259July
$413highestAugust
$292September
$226October
$210November
$195December
$163lowestCarbon Emissions
714 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
820 kWh
Hanscom Air Force Base's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Hanscom Air Force Base's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 12%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Hanscom Air Force Base. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Hanscom Air Force Base. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Hanscom Air Force Base. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Hanscom Air Force Base.
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.
1,729 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,381
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Hanscom Air Force Base 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 Hanscom Air Force Base. 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 |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts 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¢ |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.19¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO cheapest | 11.19¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR CAMB cheapest | 11.19¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO cheapest 13+ months | 13.99¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR CAMB | 13.99¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
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