WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cambridge
January
$458highestFebruary
$134lowestMarch
$204April
$196May
$239June
$236July
$280August
$240September
$234October
$245November
$219December
$238Carbon Emissions
547 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
803 kWh
Cambridge's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Cambridge's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 15%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Cambridge. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Cambridge. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Cambridge.
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.
732 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,761
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cambridge 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 Cambridge. 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 Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 13.35¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 803 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 9 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.99¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Green Home Power Plan - BE cheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 15.29¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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