WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Medford

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Medford

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Medford

Average monthly bill

January

$468highest

February

$132lowest

March

$205

April

$199

May

$245

June

$242

July

$286

August

$245

September

$240

October

$249

November

$224

December

$240

Carbon Emissions

539 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

792 kWh

Where does Medford’s electricity come from?

Medford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Medford's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 16%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Medford. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Medford. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Medford. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Medford.

59%

Natural Gas

16%

Solar

15%

Nuclear

5%

Hydroelectric

4%

Petroleum

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Medford

The state of solar in Medford

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

596 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,756

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Medford 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.

Electricity Providers in Medford

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Medford. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Medford

National Grid

National Grid Rates

National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
R-2 Low Income Residential Farm DiscountFixed11¢
R-2 Low Income ResidentialFixed16¢
Regular Residential Rate Fixed18¢

National Grid Electricity Plans in Medford

The price to compare for National Grid is 16.06¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 792 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

9 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.29¢9 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

7 Month Home Power Plan

13.39¢7 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

18 Month Home Power Plan

cheapest 13+ months
14.69¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

cheapest renewable
16.09¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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