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19

Projects

generating electricity in 2025.

6.4

Million kWhs

generated annually by solar.

$ 1

Million

saved on electricity per year.

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Solar Energy

Municipal Statistics

Newton’s Electricity Usage

Municipal Solar Map

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12,289

MTCO2e

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Total emissions from municipal buildings

469 kW

of demand reduction from City buildings during peak events in calendar year 2024.

Residential & Comercial

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Total of

554

Residential Solar installations

Average size 9.26 kWh

In Newton

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Total of

19

Commercial Solar installations

Average size 151 kWh

Energy Programs

Mass Save

1,274

Heat Pump Installations.

Acumulative Participation 2013-2023

68%

11.3%

Average Annual Participation Rate

Average Annual incentive/household

$180.12

Energy Coach consults:

796

Updated daily thru this link

Newton Power Choice

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95%

default renewable energy from new regional sources

of Newton residential customer participate

76%

9%

of participating households have opted up to 100% renewables

Sources and Resources