Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Massachusetts
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Massachusetts. With an average electricity rate of 28.5¢/kWh and 4.1 peak sun hours per day, Massachusetts homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Boston
29¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $205/mo · Eversource Energy
Worcester
28.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $195/mo · National Grid
Springfield
28¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $190/mo · Eversource Energy
Cambridge
29¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $198/mo · Eversource Energy
Lowell
28.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $192/mo · National Grid
New Bedford
28.8¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $195/mo · Eversource Energy
Brockton
28.5¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $195/mo · Eversource Energy
About Electricity Costs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 28.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $200. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Massachusetts could spend an estimated $86,819 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.1 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Massachusetts is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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