WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Richmond

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Richmond

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

Average monthly bill

January

$554highest

February

$180lowest

March

$236

April

$219

May

$290

June

$290

July

$300

August

$288

September

$281

October

$320

November

$222

December

$181

Carbon Emissions

610 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

895 kWh

Where does Richmond’s electricity come from?

Richmond's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Richmond's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 16%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Richmond. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Richmond. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Richmond. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Richmond.

59%

Natural Gas

16%

Solar

15%

Nuclear

5%

Hydroelectric

4%

Petroleum

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Richmond

The state of solar in Richmond

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

1,638 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,062

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Richmond 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 Richmond

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

Verde Energy

Constellation Energy

Direct Energy

Spark Energy

Major Energy

SmartEnergy

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