WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New Bedford
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New Bedford
January
$844highestFebruary
$582March
$416April
$342May
$298lowestJune
$299July
$336August
$303September
$300October
$327November
$429December
$562Carbon Emissions
989 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,343 kWh
New Bedford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 68% of New Bedford's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 16%. Nuclear provides 13% 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
16%
Solar
13%
Nuclear
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
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
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of New Bedford. 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 |
| Residential Space Heating (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 21¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 22¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Space Heating (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 18¢ |
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.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 - EEMA cheapestcheapest 12 months | 15.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Green Choice 12 - EEMA cheapest renewable | 15.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 - EEMA | 16.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Provider Power Mass | Worry Free 12 - EEMA | 16.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Provider Power Mass | Worry Free Renewable 12 - EEMA | 16.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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