WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
North Reading

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in North Reading

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

Average monthly bill

January

$182

February

$208

March

$183

April

$162

May

$190

June

$245

July

$370highest

August

$290

September

$217

October

$204

November

$182

December

$150lowest

Carbon Emissions

660 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

758 kWh

Where does North Reading’s electricity come from?

North Reading's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of North Reading's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 12%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in North Reading. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in North Reading. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in North Reading. Wind provides 1% of the energy in North Reading.

69%

Natural Gas

12%

Nuclear

12%

Solar

4%

Hydroelectric

2%

Petroleum

1%

Wind

Solar energy in North Reading

The state of solar in North Reading

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

639 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,093

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 North Reading 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 North Reading

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

Utilities in North Reading

Reading Town of

Reading Town of Rates

Reading Town of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Time-of-Use Schedule A2 RateTOU9¢ to 11¢
Residential Schedule RW Controlled Water Heater RateFixed
Residential Schedule A RateFixed

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