WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sterling

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Sterling

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

Average monthly bill

January

$549highest

February

$132lowest

March

$228

April

$215

May

$248

June

$241

July

$250

August

$247

September

$243

October

$240

November

$223

December

$152

Carbon Emissions

538 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

790 kWh

Where does Sterling’s electricity come from?

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

59%

Natural Gas

16%

Solar

15%

Nuclear

5%

Hydroelectric

4%

Petroleum

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Sterling

The state of solar in Sterling

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

774 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,475

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 Sterling 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 Sterling

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

Utilities in Sterling

Town of Sterling

Town of Sterling Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential, Farm and Vehicle Time-Of-Use ServiceTOU8¢ to 31¢
Residential Controlled ServiceFixed11¢
Residential ServiceFixed15¢
Rate Schedule-SOLAR CO-GENERATION SERVICE -ResidentialFixed12¢

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