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.

Phone

800-592-2000

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.

89%

Natural Gas

4%

Solar

3%

Biomass

3%

Other Fossil

1%

Oil

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 NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed32¢
Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area)Fixed17¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed13¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed28¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)Fixed24¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed15¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed29¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)Fixed11¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed30¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)Fixed10¢
South Shore Residential R-1 Annual BS (32)Fixed24¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heatFixed
Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area)Fixed17¢
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)Fixed24¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed14¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed31¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)Fixed27¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed28¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential Space Heating R-3 (04)Fixed23¢
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed33¢
Cape Cod Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed16¢
Cambridge Electric Light Company Residential R-1 (01)Fixed11¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Rate (R-1)Fixed14¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)Fixed11¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed30¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha Vineyard Residential R-1 Annual CLC (32)Fixed25¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heatFixed23¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed27¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed26¢
Cape Cod Residential Space Heating Low Income Rate R-4Fixed11¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)Fixed24¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed12¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A4 (R-3) without electric heatFixed10¢
Greater Boston Residential Assistance A2 (R-2) with electric heatFixed23¢
Western Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3 (A4)Fixed13¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Space Heating R-3Fixed13¢
Greater Boston Residential R-1 (A1)Fixed11¢
Eastern Massachusetts Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed13¢
Cape Cod Residential Discount Rate (R-2)Fixed29¢
South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Residential Space Heating R-3 BS (86)Fixed10¢

Eversource Energy - Massachusetts Electricity Plans

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 13.35¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan - BE

cheapestcheapest 12 months
13.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

24 Month Home Power Plan - BE

cheapest 13+ months
14.79¢24 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

24 Month Green Home Power Plan - BE

cheapest renewable
14.89¢24 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

36 Month Electricity Plan - BE

15.39¢36 monthsChoose 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.

Netmetering

Varies by system type and customer class

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