WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Massachusetts
January
$815highestFebruary
$747March
$415April
$323May
$279June
$273lowestJuly
$309August
$280September
$275October
$307November
$412December
$697Carbon Emissions
881 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,451 kWh
Massachusetts's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Massachusetts's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 32%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Massachusetts. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Massachusetts. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Massachusetts.
45%
Natural Gas
32%
Solar
14%
Nuclear
6%
Wind
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
648 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,174
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Massachusetts can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Massachusetts. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
Unitil Energy Services has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Standard Residential Rate | Fixed | 27¢ |
| Electric Vehicle Rates - Delivery and Supply | TOU | 18¢ to 52¢ |
| Residential Heat Pump Rate | Fixed | 21¢ to 27¢ |
Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Space Heating (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 20¢ |
| Residential Space Heating (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 18¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 19¢ |
City of Taunton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - GENERAL(Consumption 0 to 200 kWh) | Fixed | 17¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Service- Additional | Fixed | 26¢ to 41¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - GENERAL(Consumption above 300 kWh) | Fixed | 17¢ to 21¢ |
Town of Danvers has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE R-1 (FARM DISCOUNT) | Fixed | 9¢ |
Town of Paxton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| DOMESTIC RATE A | Fixed | 12¢ |
| DOMESTIC RATE D | Fixed | 12¢ |
Town of Hudson has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rates - Two Residential Units, one meter Rate 2 | Fixed | 6¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Rate - Single Residence Rate 1 | Fixed | 6¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER Rate 6 | Fixed | 6¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential All Electric Rate 7 | Fixed | 6¢ to 14¢ |
Town of Merrimac has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RATE B- RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 10¢ |
| RATE C- RESIDENTIAL TOTAL ELECTRIC RATE | Fixed | 9¢ |
Wellesley Town of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 19¢ |
Hull Municipal Light Plant has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate 31 | Fixed | 15¢ |
Town of Chester has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Farm | Fixed | 24¢ |
| Regular Residential | Fixed | 24¢ |
Town of Middleton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
City of Russell has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE R1 | Fixed | 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE R1- FARM DISCOUNT | Fixed | 16¢ |
City of Norwood has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Heating Rate - Uncontrolled Energy | Fixed | 18¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 19¢ |
Town of Princeton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Renewable Rate (RRR) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Residential Renewable Rate (RRR) | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Residential Rate (RR) | Fixed | 25¢ |
Town of Ipswich has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 6¢ |
Town of Littleton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm Rate(Rate 15) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential General Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 14¢ |
City of Hingham has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Income Adjusted Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Off-Peak Hot Water Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
Groveland Town of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Electric Heat | Fixed | 6¢ to 7¢ |
Town of Holden has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 15¢ |
Town of Concord has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RATE R-5 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE-ASSISTANCE WITH CONTROLLED WATER HEATING (SINGLE PHASE) | Fixed | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-1 SGM SINGLE PHASE (SMART GRID METER) | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE-ASSISTANCE RATE (THREE PHASE) | Fixed | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-3 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (OFF PEAK), ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 6¢ |
| RATE R-4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE-ASSISTANCE RATE (SINGLE PHASE) | Fixed | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-6 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (NET METERING RATE) - 2kW and 4kW AC | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-2 RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE RATE W/ CONTROLLED WATER HEATING (THREE PHASE) | Fixed | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-6 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (NET METERING RATE) - 7kW and 10kW AC | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| Rate R-1 EV Tour - Residential Time of Use Rate | TOU | 6¢ to 14¢ |
| RATE R-1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - FARM (SINGLE PHASE) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| RATE R-7 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (ELECTRIC RESISTANCE & HEAT PUMP HEATING SYSTEMS/DHW) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| RATE R-6 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (NET METERING RATE) - 4kW and 7kW AC | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-2 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE WITH CONTROLLED WATER HEATING (SINGLE PHASE) | Fixed | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-1 RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE RATE (SINGLE PHASE) | TOU | 6¢ to 36¢ |
| RATE R-1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (SINGLE PHASE) | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-1 RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE RATE (THREE PHASE) | TOU | 6¢ to 36¢ |
| RATE R-5 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE-ASSISTANCE WITH CONTROLLED WATER HEATING (THREE PHASE) | Fixed | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-6 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (NET METERING RATE)- Three Phase - 2kW and 4kW AC | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE-RS DHW RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CONTROLLED WATER HEATING | Fixed | 6¢ |
| RATE R-3 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (OFF PEAK) ETS | Fixed | 6¢ |
| RATE R-2 RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE RATE W/ CONTROLLED WATER HEATING (SINGLE PHASE) | Fixed | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-1 SGM THREE PHASE (SMART GRID METER) | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-6 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (NET METERING RATE)- Three Phase - 7kW and 10kW AC | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-2 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE WITH CONTROLLED WATER HEATING (THREE PHASE) | Fixed | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-6 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (NET METERING RATE)- Three Phase - 4kW and 7kW AC | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (THREE PHASE) | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| RATE R-1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - FARM (THREE PHASE) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
Town of Wakefield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Electric | Fixed | 14¢ |
City of Marblehead has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
Town of Belmont has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL LOW INCOME RATE LI with MEDCIAL EXEMPTION | Fixed | 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL LOW INCOME RATE LI | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE A | Fixed | 18¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use Rate A TOU | TOU | 13¢ to 46¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use Rate A TOU | TOU | 13¢ to 46¢ |
Town of Sterling has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential, Farm and Vehicle Time-Of-Use Service | TOU | 8¢ to 31¢ |
| Rate Schedule-SOLAR CO-GENERATION SERVICE -Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Controlled Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Holyoke has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Schedule | Fixed | 17¢ |
Town of Mansfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
Town of Middleborough has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric | Fixed | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Elderly (R-10 & R-91) | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Westfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 17¢ |
Rowley Town of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule A - Residential Rate | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Schedule A - Residential Rate (Farm) | Fixed | 14¢ |
Town of North Attleborough has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (Low Income) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 15¢ |
City of Chicopee has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Off Peak Heating and Water Heating Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
Town of Groton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Time-of-Use Schedule (1000 KWh)-T2 | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (TU) | TOU | 9¢ to 54¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL FARM RATE SCHEDULE - F1 | Fixed | 15¢ to 60¢ |
| HOUSE HEATING RATE SCHEDULE - HH | Fixed | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE SCHEDULE - R1 | Fixed | 17¢ to 18¢ |
Town of Georgetown has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate A | Fixed | 9¢ |
Town of Templeton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU |
| Residential | Fixed |
Town of South Hadley has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 18¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND COOLING SCHEDULE RH | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE WITH ELECTRIC DOMESTIC WATER HEATING SCHEDULE RW | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
Town of Ashburnham has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 19¢ |
Reading Town of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 16¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 21¢ |
City of Peabody has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 22¢ |
Braintree Town of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - CONTROLLED WATER HEATER RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
Nantucket Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use R-4 | TOU | 21¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Low Income Regular R-2 | Fixed | 24¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 15¢ |
Town of Shrewsbury has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential rate | Fixed | 16¢ |
| M-1 | Fixed | 12¢ |
Town of Boylston has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule A-2 Storage Heat Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Off Peak Water Heater Services | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Schedule A | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Schedule A-1 Water or Space Heat | Fixed | 11¢ |
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 21¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
West Boylston Town of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 15.63¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,451 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 - EEMA cheapestcheapest 12 months | 17.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Green Choice 12 - EEMA cheapest renewable | 17.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 - EEMA | 18.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Provider Power Mass | Worry Free 12 - EEMA | 18.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Provider Power Mass | Worry Free Renewable 12 - EEMA | 18.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for National Grid is 15.37¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,451 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 18.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewable | 18.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Green Choice 12 | 19.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
On November 25, 1997, a law restructuring Massachusetts’ electricity utility industry became effective. Technological advances in gas turbine generation combined with the high electricity rates in the state led to this legislation. The New England Electric System (NEES) was another major player that led to the deregulation of Massachusetts’ electricity market as it had drafted legislation for Rhode Island a couple of years before. In 2005, the state deregulated both electric and gas with Energy Switch Massachusetts.
As of March 2019, 58% of the state’s residents made the switch from utility electric supply to competitive supply, and almost 80% of the entire state (including residential and commercial customers) have taken advantage of the utility options.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), by March 2018, Massachusetts had installed 1,867 megawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity, exceeding the state's solar goal of at least 1,600 megawatts of solar capacity by 2020.
In the latest report released in 2010, the primary renewable energy capacity source was hydro conventional, and the primary renewable energy generation source was municipal solid waste/landfill gas.
On January 28, 2019, the State House unveiled the 100% Renewable Energy Act committing to power Massachusetts’ electricity, heating, and transportation needs with renewable energy by 2045.
A lot of WattBuy’s suppliers use renewable energy sources to generate their energy. You can check if any renewable energy sources are available in your area by inputting your zip code at the top of this page!
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