WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Worcester
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Worcester
January
$931highestFebruary
$766March
$415April
$307May
$284June
$280lowestJuly
$305August
$287September
$287October
$312November
$440December
$736Carbon Emissions
1,488 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,545 kWh
Worcester's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Worcester's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Nuclear provides 17% of the energy in Worcester. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Worcester. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Worcester.
42%
Solar
28%
Natural Gas
17%
Nuclear
8%
Wind
4%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
666 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,476
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Worcester 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 Worcester. 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 |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 21¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
Town of Paxton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| DOMESTIC RATE D | Fixed | 12¢ |
| DOMESTIC RATE A | Fixed | 12¢ |
The price to compare for National Grid is 17.18¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,545 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 18.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewable | 18.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Green Choice 12 | 19.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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