WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Dover
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Dover
January
$531highestFebruary
$175lowestMarch
$221April
$263May
$328June
$331July
$355August
$327September
$317October
$323November
$240December
$242Carbon Emissions
688 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,011 kWh
Dover's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of Dover's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 17%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Dover. Petroleum provides 8% of the energy in Dover. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Dover. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Dover.
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.
723 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,149
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Dover 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 Dover. 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 |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| 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 Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 13.35¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,011 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 7 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapestcheapest <12 months | 13.49¢ | 7 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapest 13+ months | 13.89¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Green Home Power Plan - BE cheapest renewable | 16.29¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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