WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Dorchester Center
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Dorchester Center
January
$494highestFebruary
$187lowestMarch
$237April
$244May
$336June
$338July
$370August
$334September
$328October
$344November
$261December
$250Carbon Emissions
701 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,030 kWh
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 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
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Dorchester Center. 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 Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
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.
| 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 | 7 Month Home Power Plan - BE | 13.49¢ | 7 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Green Home Power Plan - BE cheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 16.29¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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