WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Andover

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Andover

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

Average monthly bill

January

$1,069highest

February

$967

March

$535

April

$461

May

$337

June

$324lowest

July

$373

August

$336

September

$332

October

$388

November

$466

December

$856

Carbon Emissions

1,317 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,777 kWh

Where does Andover’s electricity come from?

Andover's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Andover's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 26%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Andover. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Andover. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Andover.

54%

Natural Gas

26%

Solar

14%

Nuclear

5%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Andover

The state of solar in Andover

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

710 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,499

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 Andover 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 Andover

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

Utilities in Andover

Eversource Energy - MassachusettsNational Grid

National Grid Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
R-2 Low Income ResidentialFixed16¢
Regular Residential Rate Fixed20¢
R-2 Low Income Residential Farm DiscountFixed11¢

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Rates

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed16¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed28¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heatFixed23¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)Fixed10¢
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed33¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)Fixed23¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed26¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)Fixed24¢
Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area)Fixed17¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed13¢
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)Fixed24¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)Fixed10¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)Fixed13¢
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)Fixed11¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed29¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed29¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed14¢
Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area)Fixed17¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed13¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed31¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)Fixed24¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed27¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)Fixed27¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed30¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed32¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heatFixed
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heatFixed23¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)Fixed25¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed15¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)Fixed24¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed30¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)Fixed11¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed13¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed12¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heatFixed10¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed14¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)Fixed11¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)Fixed11¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed28¢

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Electricity Plans in Andover

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 13.35¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,777 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan - BE

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.99¢6 monthsChoose Plan

National Grid Electricity Plans in Andover

The price to compare for National Grid is 16.06¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,777 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.99¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

18 Month Home Power Plan

cheapest 13+ months
14.59¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

24 Month Home Power Plan

14.99¢24 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Green Home Power Plan

cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months
15.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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