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
$835highestFebruary
$788March
$395April
$319May
$293June
$289lowestJuly
$335August
$313September
$295October
$311November
$428December
$680Carbon Emissions
1,358 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,410 kWh
Quincy's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Petroleum, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of Quincy's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 15%. Petroleum provides 13% of the energy in Quincy. Nuclear provides 12% of the energy in Quincy. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Quincy. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Quincy.
56%
Natural Gas
15%
Solar
13%
Petroleum
12%
Nuclear
3%
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:
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 Space Heating | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use R-4 | TOU | 21¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Low Income Regular R-2 | Fixed | 24¢ to 25¢ |
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 | Fixed | 16¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 21¢ |
The price to compare for National Grid is 15.48¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,410 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 18.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Green Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 18.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 | 18.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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