WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Boston
Virginia
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Boston
January
$404highestFebruary
$200March
$163April
$147lowestMay
$148June
$151July
$174August
$156September
$147lowestOctober
$156November
$150December
$251Carbon Emissions
815 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,331 kWh
Boston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Boston's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Boston. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Boston. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Boston. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Boston.
58%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
6%
Solar
5%
Coal
2%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,249
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Boston 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.
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