WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Reading
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Reading
January
$481highestFebruary
$136lowestMarch
$223April
$215May
$236June
$242July
$286August
$250September
$241October
$251November
$219December
$208Carbon Emissions
542 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
796 kWh
Reading's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Reading's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 16%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Reading. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Reading. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Reading. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Reading.
59%
Natural Gas
16%
Solar
15%
Nuclear
5%
Hydroelectric
4%
Petroleum
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
549 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,094
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Reading. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Reading Town of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 20¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 16¢ to 22¢ |
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