WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lowell
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lowell
January
$845highestFebruary
$748March
$406April
$330May
$273June
$267lowestJuly
$290August
$274September
$269October
$288November
$416December
$699Carbon Emissions
637 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,474 kWh
Lowell's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Lowell's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Nuclear provides 17% of the energy in Lowell. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Lowell. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Lowell.
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.
602 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$21,289
Average system cost
(after incentives)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lowell 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 Lowell. 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 | 11¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 21¢ |
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