WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
New Bedford

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in New Bedford

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

Average monthly bill

January

$835highest

February

$575

March

$412

April

$338

May

$295lowest

June

$296

July

$332

August

$300

September

$297

October

$323

November

$425

December

$556

Carbon Emissions

989 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,343 kWh

Where does New Bedford’s electricity come from?

New Bedford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 67% of New Bedford's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 13%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in New Bedford. Petroleum provides 3% of the energy in New Bedford. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in New Bedford. Wind provides 1% of the energy in New Bedford.

67%

Natural Gas

13%

Nuclear

13%

Solar

3%

Petroleum

3%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in New Bedford

The state of solar in New Bedford

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

706 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,081

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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford

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

Utilities in New Bedford

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Rates

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Space Heating (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area)Fixed21¢
Residential Space Heating (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area)Fixed18¢
Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area)Fixed22¢
Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area)Fixed19¢

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Electricity Plans in New Bedford

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 15.07¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,343 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Major Energy

Secure Choice 12 - EEMA

cheapestcheapest 12 months
15.29¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Provider Power Mass

Worry Free 12 - EEMA

15.49¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Major Energy

Secure Green Choice 12 - EEMA

cheapest renewable
15.59¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Provider Power Mass

Worry Free Renewable 12 - EEMA

15.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12 - EEMA

15.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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