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Location: Springfield, MA

Springfield is located on the banks of the Connecticut River in Hampden County, MA. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 153,060 residents with a metro area of over 600,000 residents. Springfield’s energy market became deregulated in the 1999 when the state passed energy deregulation laws. These laws called for Massachusetts utilities to restructure and allow for retail energy providers (REPs) to start offering their electricity supply rates to Springfield residents. The goal was to create a competitive energy market in Massachusetts to drive down rates for consumers. However, today Massachusetts still has some of the highest energy rates in the country. For more information on the Springfield energy market, see the graphs below.

Usage for Springfield, Massachusetts

Monthly average household energy usage in MA compared to the national average.

Rates for Springfield, Massachusetts

Home and business owners in Springfield, MA have the option of switching electricity providers which can significantly lower your electricity bill. Here are some of the top plans in your area:

Your Price to Compare: 17.22¢
Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
9.99¢
Plan Length
6 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

6 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Best Long Term
Rate per kWh
12.99¢
Plan Length
36 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

36 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Smart Home BundleSmart Home Bundle
Rate per kWh
14.49¢
Plan Length
36 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

36 Month PowerPlug Plan

Includes Free Smart Plug ($59 Value)
Plan Details
Best Green
Rate per kWh
14.49¢
Plan Length
24 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Rate per kWh
10.49¢
Plan Length
6 mo.
or Call 888-550-3924

Clearview Energy

Clear Guarantee 6

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
11.06¢
Plan Length
6 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 6 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Rate per kWh
12.39¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 888-550-3924

Clearview Energy

Clear Guarantee 12

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
12.49¢
Plan Length
20 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

20 Month Home Power Plan-SS

Plan Details

Solar Score for Springfield, MA

Springfield, MA Solar Score: 49

The Solar Score represents how good of a candidate you are for a home solar installation. We take into account a combination of factors specific to your area. Using these factors, we can determine how long it would take for a home solar installation to pay for itself. has received a solar score of . Below is a description for each area of the graph:

    • Red = “Not Viable” meaning a solar installation would not be cost-effective.
    • Yellow = “Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself over time.
    • Green = “Very Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself quickly and has large savings potential.

Sources for Springfield, MA

Springfield, MA produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.

    • Nearly all non-renewable energy generation comes from natural gas
    • Coal is imported in from other states as a small source of energy in MA
    • Solar energy has grown rapidly in the last 10 years in Springfield, MA
    • A small percentage of Springfield residents use nuclear power as their main source of electricity

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