Franklin County, MA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Franklin County, Massachusetts Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Franklin County, Massachusetts Electricity Overview

Franklin County is 11th in Massachusetts rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 77,893 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Franklin County totals $173.27. For comparison, the state average bill is $164.5

Franklin County is ranked as the 12th highest consuming county out of 14 counties in the state with over 500,000 megawatt hours being consumed by customers living there.

Franklin County is the 793rd highest county in the country for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0.6 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.

Franklin County ranks 464th county in the US out of 3230 counties in hydroelectric power production, generating 9,541 megawatt hours per year from hydroelectric plants.

Franklin County produces 0.96 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar energy, giving the county a ranking of 319th in the nation out of 3230 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    503,635 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.1 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    228,974,408 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,229.81 kg

Greenfield, MA Electricity Overview

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Residents of Greenfield are charged an average residential electricity price of 33.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.82% more than Massachusetts' average price of 29.40 cents and 110.76% more than the national average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 32,337.84 megawatt hours per year, Constellation Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the Greenfield average is 27.08% higher at $174.36 per month.

Coming in as the 72nd worst ranked city out of 256 cities in the state, Greenfield emits 57,041,738.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 3,229.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 44th worst in Massachusetts for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Greenfield, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Greenfield

Greenfield residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.364/kWh$0.183/kWh$184.08/mo.$88.28/mo.
35th29.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Greenfield
31st$141.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Greenfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Greenfield, Massachusetts

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Aggregated Transit EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY22.77115.4819,5534,452,400
Ambit EnergyENERGY18.23116.2388,38416,109,000
American Power & GasENERGY21.88145.83163,500
Atlantic EnergyENERGY

Turners Falls CDP, MA Electricity Overview

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Residents of Turners Falls CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 33.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.82% more than Massachusetts' average price of 29.40 cents and 110.76% more than the national average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 3,400.96 megawatt hours per year, Constellation Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The city generates 9,341 megawatt hours from its power plants, which is the 34th largest total generation for any city in Massachusetts.

Coming in as the 161st worst ranked city out of 256 cities in the state, Turners Falls CDP emits 8,830,687.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 2,180.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 233rd worst in Massachusetts for pollution per capita from electricity use. There is one power plant in the city. Turners Falls CDP has around 100.00% of its electricity produced by Conventional Hydroelectric.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Turners Falls CDP

Turners Falls CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.364/kWh$0.183/kWh$184.08/mo.$88.28/mo.
35th29.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Turners Falls CDP
31st$141.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Turners Falls CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Turners Falls CDP, Massachusetts

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Aggregated Transit EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY22.77115.4819,5534,452,400
Ambit EnergyENERGY18.23116.2388,38416,109,000
American Power & GasENERGY21.88145.83163,500
Atlantic EnergyENERGY

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Orange CDP, MA Electricity Overview

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Residents of Orange CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 31.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.20% more than Massachusetts' average price of 29.40 cents and 98.61% more than the national average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 8,952.84 megawatt hours per year, Constellation Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the Orange CDP average is 26.50% higher at $173.58 per month.

Coming in as the 138th worst ranked city out of 256 cities in the state, Orange CDP emits 12,037,515.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 3,229.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 156th worst in Massachusetts for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Orange CDP, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Orange CDP

Orange CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.503/kWh$0.196/kWh$263.53/mo.$97.15/mo.
149th36.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Orange CDP
149th$179.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Orange CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Orange CDP, Massachusetts

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Aggregated Transit EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY22.77115.4819,5534,452,400
Ambit EnergyENERGY18.23116.2388,38416,109,000
American Power & GasENERGY21.88145.83163,500
Atlantic EnergyENERGY

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Electricity Production in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Power Plants in Franklin County, Massachusetts

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
CabotFirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Conventional Hydroelectric 282,372
Erving Paper MillsErving Paper Mills Inc (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Natural Gas 42,727.7210,336,723.88241.92
Franklin County MA Conventional Hydroelectric 27,908
Franklin County MA Conventional Hydroelectric 24,740
Shelburne Falls CDP MA Conventional Hydroelectric 24,328
Franklin County MA Conventional Hydroelectric 18,753
Turners FallsFirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA (100.00%)
Turners Falls CDP MA Conventional Hydroelectric 9,341
Wilbur Woods Solar LLCAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Solar 8,277
Kearsarge MontagueKearsarge Energy (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Solar 7,459
Gardners FallsNautilus Hydro, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Conventional Hydroelectric 7,154
W. Orange Rd Solar LLCAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Solar 7,021
Franklin County MA Solar 6,598
Montague Site 36-GrosolarEversource Energy (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Solar 5,235
Franklin County MA Solar 3,796
Long Plain SolarLong Plain Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Solar 3,722
Kearsarge Montague BD(CSG)Kearsarge Montague BD LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Solar 3,593
Franklin County MA Solar 3,355
Greenfield Solar PVEversource Energy (100.00%)
Greenfield Town MA Solar 3,202
Franklin County MA Solar 3,057
Franklin County MA Solar 2,739

Franklin County, Massachusetts Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Franklin County has the 7th most power producing plants of any county in Massachusetts, with 27 total plants. About 228,974,407.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity use per year. This total results in 3,229.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 2253rd highest in the United States for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Franklin County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 56.70% of electricity generation using this fuel. Taken together with Natural Gas (34.79%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (7.91%), these three fuel types account for 119,829.39 megawatt hours (or 99.41%) county's electricity production.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
56.70%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
34.79%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
7.91%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.73%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.13%

Franklin County, Massachusetts Net Metering

Out of the 35 suppliers in Franklin County, 8.57% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has favorable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

In Franklin County one company reports energy loss, Eversource Energy. They average an annual energy loss of 3.60%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Franklin County is ranked as the 655th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Franklin County:

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Franklin County, Massachusetts?

By total customer count, Eversource Energy is the largest electricity company in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Massachusetts?

There are 35 electricity companies serving customers in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

How many power plants are located in Franklin County, Massachusetts?

There are 27 active electricity plants located in Franklin County, Massachusetts

What electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Massachusetts?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Eversource Energy109,423
2National Grid100,111
3Constellation Energy50,016
4Direct Energy22,460
5Dynegy Energy Services16,541
6Inspire Energy5,428
7First Point Power4,692
8Residents Energy3,360
9Clean Choice Energy3,214
10Provider Power Mass1,504

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-21