WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Princeton

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Princeton

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

Average monthly bill

January

$174

February

$142lowest

March

$170

April

$192

May

$186

June

$275

July

$413highest

August

$311

September

$222

October

$213

November

$202

December

$158

Carbon Emissions

679 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

780 kWh

Where does Princeton’s electricity come from?

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

69%

Natural Gas

12%

Nuclear

12%

Solar

4%

Hydroelectric

2%

Petroleum

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Princeton

The state of solar in Princeton

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

740 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,327

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 Princeton 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 Princeton

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

Utilities in Princeton

Town of Princeton

Town of Princeton Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential RateFixed19¢

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