WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Andover
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Andover
January
$1,069highestFebruary
$967March
$535April
$461May
$337June
$324lowestJuly
$373August
$336September
$332October
$388November
$466December
$856Carbon Emissions
1,317 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,777 kWh
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 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
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Andover. 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 |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 20¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
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.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
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.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 14.59¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Home Power Plan | 14.99¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 15.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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