WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Chelmsford

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Chelmsford

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Chelmsford

Average monthly bill

January

$514highest

February

$128lowest

March

$216

April

$209

May

$238

June

$233

July

$276

August

$240

September

$232

October

$234

November

$214

December

$148

Carbon Emissions

542 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

797 kWh

Where does Chelmsford’s electricity come from?

Chelmsford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of Chelmsford's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 17%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Chelmsford. Petroleum provides 8% of the energy in Chelmsford. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Chelmsford. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Chelmsford.

55%

Natural Gas

17%

Solar

14%

Nuclear

8%

Petroleum

5%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Chelmsford

The state of solar in Chelmsford

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

682 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,274

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Chelmsford 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.

Electricity Providers in Chelmsford

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Chelmsford. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Chelmsford

National Grid

National Grid Rates

National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Regular Residential Rate Fixed18¢
R-2 Low Income ResidentialFixed16¢
R-2 Low Income Residential Farm DiscountFixed11¢

National Grid Electricity Plans in Chelmsford

The price to compare for National Grid is 16.06¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 797 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

9 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.29¢9 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

7 Month Home Power Plan

13.39¢7 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

18 Month Home Power Plan

cheapest 13+ months
14.69¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

cheapest renewable
16.09¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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