Electricity rates in Massachusetts
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Massachusetts paid an average of 30.43¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 19.00¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 24.06¢ and industry 19.63¢. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can shop for a supplier.
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Massachusetts electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +60%.
Choosing a provider in Massachusetts
Customers of investor-owned utilities can choose a supplier; many towns run municipal aggregation.
Competitive suppliers in Massachusetts charged homes an average of 15.19¢/kWh for supply in 2025, before the utility's delivery charges (delivery-only customers paid about 19.45¢/kWh on average). Compare a supplier's offer with your utility's default "price to compare" on your bill.
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Electric utilities in Massachusetts
44 utilities serve homes in Massachusetts. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 438K | 34.18¢ | $166 | 133 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned | 307K | 19.62¢ | $93 | 113 |
| City of Taunton | Municipal | 35K | 18.78¢ | $130 | 64 |
| Town of Reading | Municipal | 27K | 18.81¢ | $155 | 50 |
| City of Chicopee | Municipal | 23K | 16.18¢ | $117 | 12 |
| City of Peabody | Municipal | 23K | 16.85¢ | $121 | — |
| City of Westfield | Municipal | 16K | 18.43¢ | $125 | 194 |
| Town of Shrewsbury | Municipal | 15K | 15.50¢ | $119 | 831 |
| City of Holyoke | Municipal | 15K | 17.03¢ | $105 | 37 |
| Town of Middleborough | Municipal | 15K | 15.57¢ | $124 | 64 |
| Town of Wakefield | Municipal | 14K | 20.74¢ | $202 | — |
| Town of Braintree | Municipal | 14K | 16.14¢ | $116 | 72 |
| City of Norwood | Municipal | 14K | 17.58¢ | $98 | 117 |
| Town of North Attleborough | Municipal | 13K | 15.85¢ | $124 | 10 |
| Town of Belmont | Municipal | 12K | 23.95¢ | $211 | 127 |
| Town of Danvers | Municipal | 12K | 16.52¢ | $116 | 49 |
| Town of Hudson | Municipal | 12K | 13.11¢ | $102 | 63 |
| Town of Marblehead | Municipal | 10K | 21.09¢ | $175 | 296 |
| City of Hingham | Municipal | 10K | 16.93¢ | $267 | 3 |
| Town of Mansfield | Municipal | 9,406 | 15.01¢ | $111 | 21 |
| Town of Wellesley | Municipal | 9,338 | 16.20¢ | $164 | 41 |
| Town of Holden | Municipal | 8,609 | 14.43¢ | $153 | — |
| Town of Concord | Municipal | 8,366 | 21.14¢ | $359 | — |
| Town of South Hadley | Municipal | 8,314 | 16.28¢ | $182 | 64 |
| Town of Ipswich | Municipal | 7,295 | 20.91¢ | $267 | 70 |
| Town of Littleton | Municipal | 6,762 | 14.15¢ | $126 | — |
| Hull Municipal Light Plant | Municipal | 6,232 | 21.89¢ | $144 | — |
| Town of Groton | Municipal | 5,010 | 17.86¢ | $221 | 52 |
| Town of Sterling | Municipal | 4,187 | 18.76¢ | $264 | 3 |
| Town of Middleton | Municipal | 4,025 | 15.29¢ | $312 | — |
| Town of Templeton | Municipal | 3,814 | 15.58¢ | $230 | — |
| Town of West Boylston | Municipal | 3,785 | 15.79¢ | $212 | — |
| Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. | Investor-owned | 3,657 | 40.09¢ | $182 | 74 |
| Town of Georgetown | Municipal | 3,536 | 19.55¢ | $220 | — |
| Town of Ashburnham | Municipal | 3,220 | 18.47¢ | $174 | 18 |
| Town of Rowley | Municipal | 3,106 | 20.98¢ | $245 | 69 |
| Town of Merrimac | Municipal | 3,092 | 20.25¢ | $162 | 31 |
| Town of Groveland | Municipal | 3,058 | 20.80¢ | $195 | — |
| Town of Boylston | Municipal | 2,584 | 16.17¢ | $236 | — |
| Nantucket Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 2,215 | 37.60¢ | $309 | 103 |
| Town of Paxton | Municipal | 1,966 | 17.71¢ | $181 | — |
| Town of Princeton | Municipal | 1,554 | 25.50¢ | $220 | — |
| Town of Chester | Municipal | 755 | 26.20¢ | $171 | — |
| City of Russell | Municipal | 468 | 20.24¢ | $183 | — |
Retail electricity providers in Massachusetts
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
Massachusetts vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $2.64/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $4.20/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 9.4¢ vs. 15¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Boston) | 1,302 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 2 hr 1 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 24.06¢ |
| Industrial rate | 19.63¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Massachusetts
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $50.18 | $251 | +$103 |
| Central air conditioner | $175 | $875 | +$358 |
| Refrigerator | $12.68 | $152 | +$62 |
| Electric car | $113 | $1,357 | +$555 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $20.86 | $250 | +$102 |
| Electric water heater | $114 | $1,369 | +$560 |
| Hot tub | $76.07 | $913 | +$373 |
| TV | $3.79 | $46 | +$19 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $126 | $630 | +$257 |
| Heat pump | $311 | $1,556 | +$636 |
Electricity rates by city in Massachusetts
- Boston
- Worcester
- Springfield
- Lowell
- Cambridge
- New Bedford
- Dorchester
- Brockton
- Fall River
- Quincy
- Lynn
- Newton
- Somerville
- Lawrence
- Framingham
- Framingham Center
- Waltham
- Haverhill
- Malden
- Brookline
- Medford
- Taunton
- Chicopee
- North Chicopee
- Weymouth
- Revere
- Peabody
- Methuen
- South Peabody
- Barnstable
- Everett
- Brighton
- Attleboro
- Pittsfield
- East Boston
- Salem
- Arlington
- Westfield
- Leominster
- Beverly
- Holyoke
- Fitchburg
- Beverly Cove
- Billerica
- Amherst
- Marlborough
- Woburn
- Chelsea
- Braintree
- Mattapan
- Chelmsford
- Shrewsbury
- Natick
- Randolph
- Watertown
- Hyde Park
- Lexington
- Franklin
- West Roxbury
- Ashmont
- Gloucester
- Tewksbury
- Needham
- Dracut
- Allston
- Agawam
- Norwood
- Northampton
- North Andover
- Melrose
- Wellesley
- West Springfield
- Roslindale
- Milton
- Stoughton
- Saugus
- Danvers
- Yarmouth
- Milford
- Wakefield
- Reading
- Belmont
- Dedham
- Burlington
- Chestnut Hill
- Easton
- Mansfield
- Middleborough
- Wilmington
- Ludlow
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Massachusetts?
The average residential rate in Massachusetts was 30.43¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 69% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 30.49¢, +1.4% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Massachusetts?
About $181 a month. The average Massachusetts home uses 596 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts ranks 49th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That puts it among the most expensive states.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Massachusetts?
Yes. Customers of investor-owned utilities can choose a supplier; many towns run municipal aggregation. The state's official comparison site is energyswitchma.gov.
Which electric company is cheapest in Massachusetts?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Town of Hudson has the lowest average rate at 13.11¢/kWh. The highest is Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. at 40.09¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Massachusetts?
In 2025, the average Massachusetts customer was without power for 2 hr 1 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 0.9 outages. Excluding major event days it was 74 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.