Eversource Energy: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

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About Eversource Energy

Eversource Energy serves electricity to 3 states in the nation including cities like Boston, Springfield, Stamford, Hartford, and Cambridge. The entity is an investor owned entity. The supplier recently disclosed a total of 1,760,893 customers. Exactly 1,594,253 are residential customers, one is a transportation customer account. 163,354 are commercial locations and 3,285 of these are industrial customers. Eversource Energy averages 27.39 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their consumers for residential electricity, which is 73.62% above the nationwide average of 15.77 cents. The company sold 16,008,178 megawatt hours in 2023 via traditional retail sales. The electricity generated in the company's power plants made up 62,854 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company and the purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 28,475,906 megawatt hours. The total revenue for Eversource Energy in 2023 from electricity sales was $9,650,495,000, with $4,782,735,200 coming from retail sales to end users and $491,241,300 from wholesale electricity sales.

Consumers of the company pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $165.6. This is 18.32% higher than the US average bill of $139.96. The company generates 802.56 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources a year, making them 442nd out of 3529 suppliers in the US. Of the 3529 electricity suppliers in the nation that we track, Eversource Energy is the 86th highest producer of megawatt hours from solar power, with 60,323 megawatt hours generated. Eversource Energy is the 69th largest electricity company out of 3529 providers in the nation based on megawatt hours sold.

Eversource Energy Net Metering

Eversource Energy allows their customers to participate in net metering programs. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less economically realistic, as citizens have no way to sell extra electricity back to their electric company.

Energy Loss

Eversource Energy loses electricity at a rate of 6.29% of their generation due to heat dissipation and other causes. The national energy loss average is 2.43%, giving Eversource Energy a rank of 1252nd best out of 3529 providers who report energy loss in the country.

Eversource Energy Rate & Electric Bills

Eversource Energy residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.373/kWh$0.185/kWh$225.52/mo.$97.94/mo.
2871st27.39¢Eversource Energy's Average residential price per kWh
2434th$165.6Average monthly electricity bill for Eversource Energy's residential customers

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Eversource Energy Overview

  • Company Type:Investor Owned
  • Subsidiary CompaniesNSTAR Electric CompanyPublic Service Company of New HampshireWestern Massachusetts Electric CompanyEversource Energy
  • Headquarters:300 Cadwell Drive
    Springfield, Massachusetts 01104
    United States of America
  • CEO:Joseph R. Nolan, Jr.

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Eversource Energy Plans

Eversource Energy offers a total of 10 plans for electricity. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular Eversource Energy Plans

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

All Eversource Energy Plans

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 14.59¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Worry Free 12

Residential

  • Rate 12.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Worry Free Renewable 12

Residential

  • Rate 12.39¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Quick Facts About Eversource Energy

Eversource Energy is ranked 402nd in the United States for electricity generation, generating 61,096.33 megawatt hours.

Customers of Eversource Energy experience an average of 0.69 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 78.3 minutes.

Eversource Energy generates 60,323 megawatt hours (or 98.73% of their total production) from the use of sustainable fuel types in their power generation facilities.

Energy provider of the year for Massachusetts, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
Massachusetts, Major Provider Category
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Energy provider of the year for Massachusetts, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
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Energy provider of the year for New Hampshire, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Energy Loss
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Energy Loss

Eversource Energy's energy loss due to business operations.

-6.29%

Total Energy Loss

1,794,054MWh

1252 National Rank

Grid Reliability

Length & Frequency of Eversource Energy's Power Outages

78.3 min.

vs. national average of 123.49 min.

0.69 outages/yr

vs. national average of 1.44

Power Outages

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Eversource Energy Energy Makeup

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Eversource Energy State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Connecticut979,1432,487,220,381164.19%
Massachusetts448,256937,621,000220.8%
New Hampshire333,494594,026,870115.01%

Eversource Energy County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Barnstable County232,4572941.15$201.51/mo
Belknap County63,3951730.09$204.39/mo
Berkshire County127,8593039.30$198.01/mo
Bristol County580,0683338.75$196.98/mo
Carroll County49,9611629.93$203.42/mo
Cheshire County77,3501629.41$197.80/mo
Coos County31,3601529.59$200.25/mo
Dukes County20,2772941.25$202.03/mo
Fairfield County956,4461329.58$232.33/mo
Franklin County70,8943039.50$198.35/mo

Power Plants Owned by Eversource Energy

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cousins Island CDP ME Residual Fuel Oil 26,42629,314,677.321,109.31
Southwick Solar PVEversource Energy (100.00%)
Hampden County MA Solar 8,232
Springfield Solar PVEversource Energy (100.00%)
Springfield MA Solar 6,153
East Longmeadow Solar PVEversource Energy (100.00%)
Hampden County MA Solar 5,729
Montague Site 36-GrosolarEversource Energy (100.00%)
Franklin County MA Solar 5,656
Hampshire County MA Solar 5,510
Hampden County MA Solar 5,060
Berkshire County MA Solar 3,106
Greenfield Solar PVEversource Energy (100.00%)
Greenfield Town MA Solar 2,971
Berkshire County MA Solar 2,905

Eversource Energy Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
98.73%
RESIDUAL FUEL OIL
Residual Fuel Oil
1.30%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.01%

Cities Eversource Energy Has Coverage

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Eversource Energy FAQ:

Who is the CEO of Eversource Energy?

Eversource Energy's current CEO is Joseph R. Nolan, Jr..

Does Eversource Energy have any subsidiary companies?

Eversource Energy owns NSTAR Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, and Eversource Energy.

How many counties does Eversource Energy provider electricity in?

There are 29 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Eversource Energy including Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Eversource Energy customers?

Eversource Energy's current average BUNDLED electricity rate is 27.39 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average United States BUNDLED rate of 15.77 cents.

When will Eversource Energy power be restored?

Eversource Energy's outages last, on average, approximately 78.3 minutes per outage.

What is the average bundled bill for Eversource Energy customers each month?

Consumers of Eversource Energy pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $165.60.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Eversource Energy?

Eversource Energy owns or is associated with 19 power plants.

What cities does Eversource Energy offer service to?

Eversource Energy has customers in 292 cities throughout the United States.

What percentage of Eversource Energy's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?

Electric plants owned by or associated with Eversource Energy generate 1.31% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.

What percentage of Eversource Energy's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?

Power generation facilities owned by or associated with Eversource Energy generate 98.73% of their electricity using renewable fuels.

What is the phone number for Eversource Energy?

The Eversource Energy phone number is (800) 592-2000.

How many states does Eversource Energy offer service in?

Eversource Energy provides electricity in 3 states throughout the nation including Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-06-13