Massachusetts default electricity price by utility
The residential default electricity price in Massachusetts goes from 17.185¢ per kWh (National Grid (Massachusetts)) to 17.323¢ per kWh (Eversource (Massachusetts)) on November 2, 2026. It is the price for electricity supply when you do not select a supplier. Each utility has its own price: use the price of your utility to compare a supplier offer.
| Utility | Now | In effect | Next | A year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid (Massachusetts)Basic Service (fixed price option) | 17.185¢ | since August 1, 2026 | — | 15.484¢+1.701¢ |
| Eversource (Massachusetts)Basic Service (fixed rate) | 17.323¢ | since August 1, 2026 | — | 14.884¢+2.439¢ |
Prices for a home on the standard residential rate, as each utility prints them. Open a utility for the history since 2021, the chart and the official document of each value.
How to compare a supplier offer
A supplier offer replaces only the supply part of your bill. The delivery charges of your utility stay the same with any supplier. If a fixed offer is less than the default electricity price of your utility, you save the difference on each kWh for the term of the contract. The price changes one or more times a year, so compare the offer with the next price too.
Before you sign, read the term, the price after the term (many variable prices go up), and the monthly and early cancellation fees. To see your full bill with an offer, open the calculator of your utility and type the offer price.
Calculators: Eversource (Massachusetts), National Grid (Massachusetts). See also the price to compare in other states and electric rates in Massachusetts.
Questions
What is the default electricity price in Massachusetts now?
It depends on the utility. On November 2, 2026, the residential default electricity price in Massachusetts goes from 17.185¢ per kWh (National Grid (Massachusetts)) to 17.323¢ per kWh (Eversource (Massachusetts)).
How do I use the default electricity price in Massachusetts?
Compare a supplier offer with the default electricity price of your own utility. A fixed offer that is less than it saves the difference on each kWh for the term of the contract. The delivery charges of the utility stay the same with any supplier.