WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Princeton

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Princeton

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Princeton

Average monthly bill

January

$180

February

$147lowest

March

$176

April

$198

May

$192

June

$284

July

$426highest

August

$321

September

$229

October

$220

November

$209

December

$163

Carbon Emissions

679 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

780 kWh

Where does Princeton’s electricity come from?

Princeton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 61% of Princeton's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 20%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Princeton. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Princeton. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Princeton.

60%

Natural Gas

20%

Solar

15%

Nuclear

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Princeton

The state of solar in Princeton

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

740 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,327

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Princeton 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.

Electricity Providers in Princeton

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Princeton. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Princeton

Town of Princeton

Town of Princeton Rates

Town of Princeton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential RateFixed19¢

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