WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sterling
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sterling
January
$180February
$147lowestMarch
$176April
$198May
$192June
$284July
$426highestAugust
$321September
$229October
$220November
$209December
$163Carbon Emissions
679 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
780 kWh
Sterling's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 61% of Sterling's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 20%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Sterling. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Sterling. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Sterling.
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.
774 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,475
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sterling 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 Sterling. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Town of Sterling has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule-Residential and Firm Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Schedule- RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - R2 TOU | TOU | 1¢ to 30¢ |
| Rate Schedule-SOLAR CO-GENERATION SERVICE -Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Schedule- Residential & Firm Controlled Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
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