WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Chestnut Hill

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Chestnut Hill

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

Average monthly bill

January

$458highest

February

$139lowest

March

$177

April

$178

May

$255

June

$259

July

$293

August

$251

September

$250

October

$258

November

$205

December

$201

Carbon Emissions

550 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

808 kWh

Where does Chestnut Hill’s electricity come from?

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

55%

Natural Gas

17%

Solar

14%

Nuclear

8%

Petroleum

5%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Chestnut Hill

The state of solar in Chestnut Hill

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

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,644

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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill

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

Utilities in Chestnut Hill

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Rates

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)Fixed27¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)Fixed13¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed30¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed29¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed26¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed13¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)Fixed25¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heatFixed10¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heatFixed23¢
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)Fixed11¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)Fixed24¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed27¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed14¢
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)Fixed24¢
Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area)Fixed17¢
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed16¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed14¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed29¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)Fixed11¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed28¢
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed33¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)Fixed10¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed32¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed30¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)Fixed10¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)Fixed11¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)Fixed11¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heatFixed
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)Fixed24¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)Fixed24¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed13¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed12¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed15¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed31¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed13¢
Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area)Fixed17¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heatFixed23¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed28¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)Fixed23¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Electricity Plans in Chestnut Hill

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 13.35¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 808 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

9 Month Home Power Plan - BE

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.99¢9 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

7 Month Home Power Plan - BE

13.49¢7 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

24 Month Green Home Power Plan - BE

cheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months
16.29¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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