WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Wakefield

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Wakefield

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

Average monthly bill

January

$462highest

February

$133lowest

March

$219

April

$209

May

$228

June

$234

July

$278

August

$242

September

$234

October

$244

November

$217

December

$204

Carbon Emissions

543 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

797 kWh

Where does Wakefield’s electricity come from?

Wakefield's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Wakefield's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 15%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Wakefield. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Wakefield. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Wakefield.

66%

Natural Gas

15%

Solar

14%

Nuclear

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Wakefield

The state of solar in Wakefield

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

572 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,894

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Wakefield 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 Wakefield

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

Utilities in Wakefield

Town of Wakefield

Town of Wakefield Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Domestic Electric Rate AFixed14¢

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