WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bellingham
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bellingham
January
$185February
$149lowestMarch
$182April
$202May
$198June
$293July
$422highestAugust
$318September
$242October
$225November
$226December
$170Carbon Emissions
696 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
799 kWh
Bellingham's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 61% of Bellingham's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 20%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Bellingham. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Bellingham. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Bellingham.
60%
Natural Gas
20%
Solar
15%
Nuclear
4%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
694 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,000
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bellingham 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 Bellingham. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
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 | 8¢ |
| R-1 Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 23¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 13¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 21¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 19¢ to 29¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 17¢ to 26¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 17¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 17.22¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 799 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO cheapest | 11.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR CAMB cheapest | 11.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO cheapest 13+ months | 14.29¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR CAMB | 14.29¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for National Grid is 18.21¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 799 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.29¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights™ 19 cheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 13.99¢ | 19 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan | 13.99¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights™ 18 | 14.19¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Home Power Plan | 14.29¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
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