WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lowell
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lowell
January
$176February
$141lowestMarch
$175April
$194May
$189June
$275July
$406highestAugust
$282September
$231October
$212November
$207December
$145Carbon Emissions
679 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
780 kWh
Lowell's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Lowell's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 17%. Solar provides 15% of the energy in Lowell. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Lowell. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Lowell.
62%
Natural Gas
17%
Nuclear
15%
Solar
4%
Hydroelectric
2%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
602 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,602
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lowell 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | National Grid (MA) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $40 | National Grid (MA) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Lowell. 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 |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 21¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 23¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 17¢ to 26¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 19¢ to 29¢ |
| R-1 Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| R-1 Residential | Fixed | 26¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 13¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
The price to compare for National Grid is 14.12¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 780 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartEnergy | Green 12 Month Fixed Rate cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 14.7¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 14.88¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Electricity Plan | 15.39¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Green Home Power Plan | 15.79¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights 12 | 16.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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