WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Harvard
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Harvard
January
$524highestFebruary
$175March
$221April
$229May
$315June
$315July
$325August
$313September
$302October
$311November
$230December
$168lowestCarbon Emissions
641 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
942 kWh
Harvard's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Harvard's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 15%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Harvard. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Harvard. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Harvard.
66%
Natural Gas
15%
Solar
14%
Nuclear
4%
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
$18,836
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Harvard 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 Harvard. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 18¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
The price to compare for National Grid is 16.06¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 942 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 9 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.29¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights 8 | 13.39¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 13.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 14.99¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 14.99¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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