WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Hingham
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hingham
January
$190February
$212March
$178April
$158May
$181June
$254July
$414highestAugust
$300September
$221October
$178November
$163December
$136lowestCarbon Emissions
660 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
758 kWh
Hingham's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of Hingham's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 12%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Hingham. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Hingham. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Hingham. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Hingham.
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.
630 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,453
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Hingham 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 Hingham. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
City of Hingham has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SCHEDULE OP OFF PEAK RATE (RESIDENTIAL) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| SCHEDULE GH GENERAL SERVICE - HEATING (RESIDENTIAL) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-1 RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 15¢ |
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