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Massachusetts Electricity Cost 2026: 28.82¢/kWh
Massachusetts residential electricity rates average 28.82 cents per kWh in 2026, +56.3% vs the 18.44¢ US national average. The state operates a deregulated retail market with natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
28.82
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$249
at 863 kWh
vs National
+56.3%
national avg 18.44¢
Rank (cheapest first)
46/50
YoY change -3.6%
Market Type
Deregulated
Residential customers can shop for a supplier
Primary Generation
Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$2,985
vs national $1,910
Massachusetts electricity market
Deregulated state. Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil handle delivery; residential customers can shop on the official MA Energy Switch portal. Rates are among the highest in the lower 48 due to constrained gas-pipeline capacity into New England and aggressive RPS-driven generation transition.
Where Massachusetts residents save
Active shopping can save 5-15% on the supply portion. MassSave (a utility-funded program) offers among the most generous heat-pump and weatherization incentives in the US, with no-interest financing for major projects. Community Choice Aggregation programs are widespread.
Primary utilities
- Eversource
- National Grid
- Unitil
Official Massachusetts supplier comparison tool
Massachusetts runs an official, vendor-neutral supplier comparison portal. Use it to see all licensed retail suppliers serving your ZIP code, compare per-kWh supply rates, and check contract terms before signing up.
MA Energy Switch →Massachusetts bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $144 | $1,729 |
| Small house | 750 | $216 | $2,594 |
| Average household | 863 | $249 | $2,985 |
| Large house | 1200 | $346 | $4,150 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $432 | $5,188 |
Estimates use the Massachusetts state-average rate of 28.82¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.