WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Worcester

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Worcester

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

Average monthly bill

January

$533highest

February

$167lowest

March

$237

April

$221

May

$261

June

$253

July

$271

August

$262

September

$250

October

$259

November

$220

December

$189

Carbon Emissions

584 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

858 kWh

Where does Worcester’s electricity come from?

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

66%

Natural Gas

15%

Solar

14%

Nuclear

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Worcester

The state of solar in Worcester

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

666 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,476

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 Worcester 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 Worcester

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

Utilities in Worcester

National GridTown of Paxton

Town of Paxton Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
DOMESTIC RATE AFixed12¢
DOMESTIC RATE DFixed12¢

National Grid Rates

National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Regular Residential Rate Fixed18¢
R-2 Low Income ResidentialFixed16¢
R-2 Low Income Residential Farm DiscountFixed11¢

National Grid Electricity Plans in Worcester

The price to compare for National Grid is 16.06¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 858 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

9 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.29¢9 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Go Green Lights 8

13.39¢8 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

cheapest 12 months
13.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

24 Month Home Power Plan

cheapest 13+ months
14.99¢24 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

cheapest renewable
14.99¢24 monthsChoose Plan
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