WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Boston
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Boston
January
$137lowestFebruary
$186March
$151April
$189May
$180June
$274July
$411highestAugust
$309September
$220October
$197November
$200December
$199Carbon Emissions
683 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
785 kWh
Boston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Boston's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 17%. Solar provides 15% of the energy in Boston. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Boston. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Boston.
62%
Natural Gas
17%
Nuclear
15%
Solar
4%
Hydroelectric
2%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
634 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,320
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Boston 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $40 | Eversource (MA) / NSTAR | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $40 | Eversource (MA) / Western Massachusetts Electric Co. | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Eversource (MA) / Western Massachusetts Electric Co. | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Eversource (MA) / NSTAR | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Boston. 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 |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| 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 | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 16.08¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 785 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartEnergy | Green 12 Month Fixed Rate - BOSTED cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 15¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| SmartEnergy | Green 12 Month Fixed Rate - COMCAMB cheapestcheapest renewable | 15¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| SmartEnergy | Green 12 Month Fixed Rate - CAMB cheapestcheapest renewable | 15¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapest 13+ months | 15.19¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO | 15.19¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
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