WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Dorchester Center

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Dorchester Center

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

Average monthly bill

January

$494highest

February

$187lowest

March

$237

April

$244

May

$336

June

$338

July

$370

August

$334

September

$328

October

$344

November

$261

December

$250

Carbon Emissions

701 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,030 kWh

Where does Dorchester Center’s electricity come from?

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

55%

Natural Gas

17%

Solar

14%

Nuclear

8%

Petroleum

5%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Dorchester Center

The state of solar in Dorchester Center

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

$19,680

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 Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center

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

Utilities in Dorchester Center

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

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Electricity Plans in Dorchester Center

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 13.35¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,030 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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