WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Newton
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Newton
January
$1,031highestFebruary
$946March
$486April
$380May
$328June
$311lowestJuly
$366August
$333September
$322October
$351November
$475December
$833Carbon Emissions
1,714 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,780 kWh
Newton's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Newton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Nuclear provides 17% of the energy in Newton. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Newton. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Newton.
42%
Solar
28%
Natural Gas
17%
Nuclear
8%
Wind
4%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
571 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,919
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Newton 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 Newton. 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 |
| Residential Space Heating (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 18¢ |
| Residential Space Heating (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 20¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 19¢ |
Nantucket Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Use R-4 | TOU | 21¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Low Income Regular R-2 | Fixed | 24¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 16¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 17.32¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,780 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 - EEMA cheapestcheapest 12 months | 17.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Provider Power Mass | Worry Free 12 - EEMA | 18.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 - EEMA cheapest renewable | 18.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Green Choice 12 - EEMA cheapest renewable | 18.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Provider Power Mass | Worry Free Renewable 12 - EEMA | 18.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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