WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Quincy
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Quincy
January
$196February
$219March
$184April
$163May
$186June
$262July
$427highestAugust
$309September
$228October
$184November
$168December
$141lowestCarbon Emissions
660 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
758 kWh
Quincy's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 61% of Quincy's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 20%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Quincy. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Quincy. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Quincy.
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.
532 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,909
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Quincy 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 Quincy. 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 | 17¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 23¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 21¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 19¢ to 29¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| R-1 Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 13¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| R-1 Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| R-4 Residential Time-of-Use Farm Discount | TOU | 17¢ to 26¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
The price to compare for National Grid is 18.21¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 758 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 10.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 20 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 13.49¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights™ 19 cheapest renewable | 13.99¢ | 19 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Home Power Plan | 13.99¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights™ 18 | 14.19¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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