WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Richmond

Massachusetts

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The State of Electricity in Richmond

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

Average monthly bill

January

$538highest

February

$175lowest

March

$229

April

$212

May

$281

June

$281

July

$291

August

$279

September

$272

October

$310

November

$215

December

$176

Carbon Emissions

610 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

895 kWh

Where does Richmond’s electricity come from?

Richmond's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Richmond's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 15%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Richmond. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Richmond. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Richmond.

66%

Natural Gas

15%

Solar

14%

Nuclear

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Richmond

The state of solar in Richmond

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

1,638 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,062

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar

Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Richmond 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 Richmond

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

Spark Energy

Direct Energy

Verde Energy

Major Energy

Constellation Energy

SmartEnergy

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