Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Electricity Rates and Plans

Eversource Energy is a utility company that provides electricity to nearly 1.4 million customers in Massachusetts. The company was formerly known as NSTAR Electric and Gas and changed its name to Eversource Energy in 2015. Eversource Energy is the largest energy delivery company in New England and delivers electricity to approximately 80% of Massachusetts residents. The company operates over 200 substations and 250,000 miles of distribution and transmission lines throughout the state. Eversource Energy is committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to its customers while also prioritizing environmental sustainability. The company offers energy efficiency programs and encourages the use of renewable energy sources.

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Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Energy Sources

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts's energy comes from natural gas, solar, biomass, other fossil, and oil. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 89% of Eversource Energy - Massachusetts's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 4%. Biomass provides 3% of Eversource Energy - Massachusetts's electricity. Other Fossil provides 3% of Eversource Energy - Massachusetts's electricity. Oil provides 1% of Eversource Energy - Massachusetts's electricity.

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Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Rates

The average electricity rate for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts customers is 24.25 cents/kWh. Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)	Fixed	23¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat	Fixed	23¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)	Fixed	11¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)	Fixed	14¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)	Fixed	13¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4	Fixed	28¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4	Fixed	26¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)	Fixed	27¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4	Fixed	28¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)	Fixed	13¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)	Fixed	24¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4	Fixed	11¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)	Fixed	12¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)	Fixed	24¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heat	Fixed	10¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3	Fixed	30¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat	Fixed	9¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)	Fixed	30¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3	Fixed	13¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3	Fixed	32¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)	Fixed	25¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heat	Fixed	23¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)	Fixed	27¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)	Fixed	31¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4	Fixed	11¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4	Fixed	11¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)	Fixed	29¢
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)	Fixed	11¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)	Fixed	13¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)	Fixed	11¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)	Fixed	14¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3	Fixed	15¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)	Fixed	24¢
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)	Fixed	24¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)	Fixed	10¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)	Fixed	10¢
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)	Fixed	16¢
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)	Fixed	33¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)	Fixed	29¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)	Fixed	11¢

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Electricity Plans

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 16.08¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.

Provider	Plan	Rate Per kWh	Plan Length
SmartEnergy	Green 12 Month Fixed Rate - BOSTED cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months See Details	15¢	12 months	Choose Plan
SmartEnergy	Green 12 Month Fixed Rate - COMCAMB cheapestcheapest renewable See Details	15¢	12 months	Choose Plan
SmartEnergy	Green 12 Month Fixed Rate - CAMB cheapestcheapest renewable See Details	15¢	12 months	Choose Plan
Constellation Energy	36 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapest 13+ months See Details	15.19¢	36 months	Choose Plan
Constellation Energy	36 Month Home Power Plan - NSTAR BECO See Details	15.19¢	36 months	Choose Plan

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Reliability

In 2021, the average Eversource Energy - Massachusetts customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 584 minutes. In total, the average Eversource Energy - Massachusetts customer had their electricity out for about 641 minutes during the whole year.

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Incentives

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.

incentive	savings	utility
Clothes Dryers	$50	Eversource (MA) / NSTAR	See Details
Clothes Dryers	$50	Eversource (MA) / Western Massachusetts Electric Co.	See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)	$40	Eversource (MA) / Western Massachusetts Electric Co.	See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)	$40	Eversource (MA) / NSTAR	See Details

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