WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Belmont
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Belmont
January
$503highestFebruary
$186lowestMarch
$205April
$188May
$277June
$278July
$315August
$270September
$266October
$286November
$208December
$253Carbon Emissions
605 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
888 kWh
Belmont's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Belmont's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 15%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Belmont. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Belmont. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Belmont.
66%
Natural Gas
15%
Solar
14%
Nuclear
4%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
607 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,565
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Belmont 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 Belmont. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Town of Belmont has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL LOW INCOME RATE LI | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL LOW INCOME RATE LI with MEDCIAL EXEMPTION | Fixed | 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE A | Fixed | 18¢ to 22¢ |
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