Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Dartmouth
January
$768highestFebruary
$558March
$387April
$328May
$277June
$280July
$315August
$297September
$275lowestOctober
$295November
$330December
$527Carbon Emissions
948 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,279 kWh
Dartmouth's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Dartmouth's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 26%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Dartmouth. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Dartmouth. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Dartmouth.
54%
Natural Gas
26%
Solar
14%
Nuclear
5%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
786 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,081
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 29¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04) | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 26¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 28¢ |
| Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4) | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1) | Fixed | 31¢ |
| South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 32¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2) | Fixed | 30¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat | Fixed | 9¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 13.35¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,279 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
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