WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Wilmington

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Wilmington

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

Average monthly bill

January

$178

February

$142lowest

March

$177

April

$196

May

$190

June

$278

July

$410highest

August

$285

September

$233

October

$214

November

$209

December

$146

Carbon Emissions

679 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

780 kWh

Where does Wilmington’s electricity come from?

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

69%

Natural Gas

12%

Nuclear

12%

Solar

4%

Hydroelectric

2%

Petroleum

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Wilmington

The state of solar in Wilmington

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

581 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,545

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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington

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

Utilities in Wilmington

Reading Town of

Reading Town of Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Schedule A RateFixed
Residential Time-of-Use Schedule A2 RateTOU9¢ to 11¢
Residential Schedule RW Controlled Water Heater RateFixed

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