WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Methuen
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Methuen
January
$183February
$146lowestMarch
$182April
$202May
$196June
$287July
$423highestAugust
$294September
$240October
$221November
$216December
$151Carbon Emissions
679 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
780 kWh
Methuen's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 61% of Methuen's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 20%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Methuen. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Methuen. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Methuen.
60%
Natural Gas
20%
Solar
15%
Nuclear
4%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
693 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,297
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Methuen 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 Methuen. 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 | 21¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 17¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 17¢ to 26¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 19¢ to 29¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 13¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 23¢ |
| R-1 Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
The price to compare for National Grid is 18.21¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 780 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.29¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights™ 19 cheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 13.99¢ | 19 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan | 13.99¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights™ 18 | 14.19¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Home Power Plan | 14.29¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
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