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Massachusetts Electricity Rates
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Average Massachusetts Electricity Costs
Massachusetts has the 4th highest average electricity rate in the US at 25.20¢ per kWh, significantly higher than the 13.15¢ national average. Electricity consumption in the state is lower, averaging 602 kWh per month. However, even with this lower consumption, Massachusetts residents still have the 7th highest average electric bill in the nation at $132.18.
How Does Massachusetts Compare Nationally?
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30.73¢ Average Rate per/kWh 3rd Highest Nationally -
620 kWh Average Usage per/mo 43rd Highest Nationally -
$132.18 Average Cost per/mo 7th Highest Nationally
If you’re a Massachusetts resident, you have the benefit of Energy Choice. This page will guide you through everything you need to know to get the best Massachusetts electricity rates including available rates in your area, how to compare providers, basics of Energy Choice and more so that you can feel confident about your choice!
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Massachusetts Energy Choice Basics
Before energy deregulation, the local energy utility handled all generation, transmission and distribution in Massachusetts. Because of the lack of competition, local utilities had a monopoly on the industry and were able to set energy rates as high as they liked.
Massachusetts deregulated electricity in 1998 through the Massachusetts Electrical Utilities Deregulation Referendum. Deregulation separates the supply of energy from its distribution, giving customers the ability to choose their electricity provider. This results in increased competition and better options for energy consumers.
Massachusetts residents still receive their electric supply from their local utility by default, however, now they have many more providers and options to choose from. The local utility company still provides power distribution, as they did in the past and continue to do today.
How to Compare Electricity Rates in Massachusetts
Finding the best electricity rates is simple and secure through ElectricityRates.com. With our Rate Comparison Tool, you can compare and switch electricity providers in three simple steps.
- Enter your ZIP Code – You can see providers and rates available in your MA ZIP Code.
- Compare electricity providers and plans – Compare plans based on rate, length and energy source.
- Switch electricity providers – Select the right plan for you, fill out the necessary info and switch.
That’s it! Your new provider takes care of the rest. There are no interruptions to your electricity service and your new rate will usually take place within one or two billing cycles.
Types of Massachusetts Electricity Rates
There are several different types of electricity plans available to Massachusetts residents.
Fixed-Rate Electricity Plans
A fixed-rate electricity plan locks your rate at the advertised price for the duration of the plan. Fixed-rate plans can often save you more money than variable-rate plans. That’s because variable-rate plans are subject to unexpected rate hikes and don’t guarantee a maximum rate. With a fixed-rate plan, you know what you are paying for your electricity supply each month.
To help you save money and save you from those unexpected rate hikes, ElectricityRates.com only offers fixed-rate electricity plans.
100% Renewable Plans
You can show your support for clean energy by choosing a plan that gets its power from renewable sources. These plans will have a “100% Renewable Sources” label when shopping for rates on ElectricityRates.com. These plans also usually come with a fixed-rate.
Electricity Plans With Incentives
Incentives come bundled with some electricity plans. Constellation, for example, bundles its Connect Energy Package. This comes with multiple smart home devices that can lock your door automatically and schedule lights to turn on and off, among other things. ElectricityRates.com will list these types of incentives in the “plan details” section under any electricity plan. These plans also usually come with a fixed-rate.
Variable-Rate Electricity Plans
A variable-rate electricity plan changes rates periodically based on market conditions.
Flexibility is the key advantage of a variable-rate plan. Usually, there are no cancellation fees. If you are not living in one place for very long, it may be beneficial to have a variable rate, so you don’t have to worry about a cancellation fee.
However, variable-rate plans will often cost you more in the long run.
Reading your Massachusetts Electricity Bill
There are two parts to your Massachusetts electricity bill, utility delivery charges and energy supply charges. Only your energy supply charges change when you switch electricity providers.
Utility Delivery Charges
These charges from the local utility ensure the reliable delivery of your electricity. The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities sets these rates. They do not change, no matter who your electricity provider is.
Energy Supply Charges
Supply charges are the cost of the electricity you use. It is also the part of the bill that changes when you switch electricity providers. When you compare electricity rates, use the energy supply rate located on your bill. It is a charge by the kilowatt-hour for your energy supply (sometimes called “generation” charge).
Massachusetts Utility Providers
Customers of the following Massachusetts utility providers benefit from Energy Choice.
Customers under these utilities can also use Mass Save to save on their electricity bills. This state-wide program helps you save on your energy expenses by increasing the energy efficiency of your home. Learn how you could possibly save thousands by looking through all the rebates available through Mass Save.
Electricity Rates by Massachusetts City
Find out more about electricity rates in popular Massachusetts cities.
- Boston Electricity Rates
- Cambridge Electricity Rates
- Lowell Electricity Rates
- Springfield Electricity Rates
- Worcester Electricity Rates
Massachusetts Electricity Providers
There are many energy providers to choose from in Massachusetts. They range from small local companies to large national providers like Constellation and Direct Energy.
Factors you should consider when choosing an electricity provider include reputation, longevity and customer service.
ElectricityRates.com only brings you great rates from the most reputable providers so that you don’t have to worry about choosing the wrong one.
Massachusetts Business and Commercial Electricity Rates
Take a strategic approach to energy management for your business in Massachusetts and save big with customized rates, energy bill optimization and more. To find out how much your Massachusetts business can save, complete the quote request form on the business electricity rates page.
Once your information is received, our advisers will take care of the rest. Our advisers will work with a variety of electricity providers to negotiate the best possible electricity price for your business with no obligation to you.
Ready to get started? Find the Rate Comparison Tool at the top of the page and enter your ZIP Code to instantly compare Massachusetts electricity rates!
Ambit Energy
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Ambit Energy provides electricity and natural gas to customers in 17 areas of the United States with deregulated energy markets. Ambit operates in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Champion Energy
- Provider Score™ 4.44 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Champion Energy is a retail electricity provider serving hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses, primarily in Texas. As a subsidiary of Calpine, one of the largest natural gas and geothermal electricity generators, this provider brings a solid selection of affordable energy solutions to the retail electricity market.
Constellation
- Provider Score™ 4.82 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Constellation is the nation's leading provider of carbon-free energy with a commitment to be 100% carbon-free by 2040. They serve over 2.5 million residential and business customers across the United States.
Direct Energy
- Provider Score™ 4.64 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, IL, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Serving nearly 4 million residential customers, Direct Energy is one of the largest electricity, natural gas and home services providers in North America. They are also one of the largest commercial and industrial electricity with over 240,000 business electricity customers.
Energy Plus
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA
Provider Bio
Based out of Philadelphia, Energy Plus is one of the fastest-growing electricity providers in the country. The company started only recently and has already grown to serve almost all of the states that have implemented electricity deregulation, starting with New York, but expanding to include much of the Northeast, Illinois, and Texas.
Green Mountain Energy
- Provider Score™ 4.19 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Green Mountain Energy is the oldest renewable retail electricity provider. Since its founding in 1997, Green Mountain Energy has expanded into seven electricity markets, with its customers avoiding nearly 100 billion pounds of carbon emissions through its renewable energy plans and services.
Inspire Clean Energy
- Provider Score™ 4.13 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas DC, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA
Provider Bio
Inspire Clean Energy is on a mission to transform the way people access clean energy in order to combat climate change and accelerate a net-zero carbon future.
Just Energy
- Energy Options
- Service Areas GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Founded in 1997, Just Energy is a publicly traded company with offices located across the United States, Canada and now the United Kingdom. Just Energy serves over 1.1 million residential and commercial customers through a wide range of energy programs and home comfort services.
Major Energy
- Provider Score™ 3.24 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA
Provider Bio
Major Energy is an electricity company based out of Houston that serves deregulated electricity and natural gas markets throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Major Energy offers multiple fixed-rate electricity plans, and also provides the ability to manage your account online.
Public Power
- Provider Score™ 4.29 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, IL, MA, MD, NY, OH, PA, RI
Provider Bio
Public Power is a retail energy provider that serves states throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Since 2008, they have served over one million homes and businesses. They pride themselves on offering competitive, and straight-forward energy plans with hassle-free customer service.
SmartEnergy
- Provider Score™ 3.43 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas DC, IL, MA, MD, NH, NJ, OH, PA, RI
Provider Bio
SmartEnergy is proud to offer 100% green energy. It's their mission to prove that helping the environment doesn’t have to come at the expense of your wallet. They promise social responsibility while providing uncompromisable service to their customers.
Spark Energy
- Provider Score™ 3.98 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, NJ, NY, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Spark Energy was found in 1999 in Houston, Texas and was an early pioneer in the retail energy market. Spark Energy prides itself on 3 specialties that set them apart from the rest: energy savings knowledge, customer service and community support.
Verde Energy
- Provider Score™ 3.57 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, MA, NJ, NY, OH, PA
Provider Bio
Verde Energy USA was founded to help residents and businesses take advantage of the savings associated with state energy deregulation and the choice it provides. They are also committed to helping Americans move toward a more environmentally sound and economically sustainable renewable energy infrastructure.
Xoom Energy
- Provider Score™ 3 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Xoom Energy is an independent energy provider that provides natural gas and electricity services in 19 states and over 100 utility markets nationwide. As one of the fastest-growing energy providers in the US, Xoom Energy was listed on the Forbes Inc. 5000 list in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Massachusetts Electricity Rates FAQs
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Energy Choice in Massachusetts gives consumers the ability to choose their electricity provider. This allows residents to save on their electricity bills by finding a lower electricity supply rate and gives them more control over their electricity through fixed-rate and renewable electricity plans.
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Your utility provider and your electricity provider provide two different services in Massachusetts:
Utility Provider – Delivers electricity to your home, maintains infrastructure necessary for reliable electricity distribution and bills you.
Electricity Provider – Supplies the electricity you use.Your utility provider in Massachusetts can also be your electricity provider. However, no matter who your electricity provider is, your utility provider will always remain the same.
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There are two primary utility providers in Massachusetts, Eversource and National Grid.
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Massachusetts primarily uses natural gas to generate electricity, followed by a fast-growing solar sector. Here is a breakdown of Massachusetts’ primary generation sources:
Natural Gas: ~71.6%
Solar: ~15%
Nuclear: ~9.8%The rest is made up of smaller percentages of hydroelectric, biomass, wind and other generation sources.
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Massachusetts electricity is expensive because the state has to import fossil fuels and there is resistance to building more natural gas pipelines.