WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Amherst
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Amherst
January
$118February
$85lowestMarch
$124April
$125May
$159June
$201July
$344highestAugust
$212September
$184October
$160November
$148December
$100Carbon Emissions
350 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
695 kWh
Amherst's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Amherst's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 23%. Nuclear provides 22% of the energy in Amherst. Wind provides 4% of the energy in Amherst. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Amherst. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Amherst.
47%
Natural Gas
23%
Hydroelectric
22%
Nuclear
4%
Wind
3%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
873 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,801
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Amherst 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Amherst. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone A | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 695 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | New York Green 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 12.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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