Massachusetts Energy
Navigate Massachusetts electricity choice with confidence. MA DPU licenses 30+ competitive suppliers serving Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil territories. Massachusetts residential rate: 31.4¢/kWh (EIA 2025). Compare Basic Service rates on ElectricRates.org. Call MA DPU at 617-305-3500.
Massachusetts Electricity Choice: Compare Before You Switch (2026)
Massachusetts deregulated electricity in 1997—but most switchers paid more than Basic Service (per MA Attorney General data). Eversource and National Grid customers can choose suppliers, but you need to compare carefully. Use ElectricRates.org to find real savings.
MA DPU Consumer Protection: Massachusetts Utility Guide
The Massachusetts DPU licenses competitive suppliers and handles complaints at 617-305-3500. They regulate Eversource and National Grid, and enforce consumer protections. File complaints online at mass.gov/dpu or verify any supplier's license before signing.
Massachusetts Basic Service vs Competitive Suppliers Guide
MA Attorney General data: competitive supply customers lost $73.7 million vs Basic Service in one year. Eversource and National Grid Basic Service rates update every 6 months and often beat supplier offers. Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs may offer better value. Compare on ElectricRates.org.
Eversource Massachusetts: Boston Electric Service & Rates
Eversource serves 1.4 million customers in Boston, Cambridge, Springfield, and eastern/western MA. Their Basic Service rate updates every 6 months via MA DPU. Before switching to a competitive supplier, compare against Basic Service—AG data shows most switchers pay more. Check rates on ElectricRates.org.
National Grid Massachusetts: Worcester Electric Rates Guide
National Grid serves 1.3 million customers in Worcester, Cape Cod, and southeastern MA. Their Basic Service rate updates every 6 months via MA DPU—often beating competitive supplier offers. Many towns offer Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) as an alternative. Compare all options on ElectricRates.org.
Boston Electricity Rates: Eversource Service & Choice Guide
Boston electricity is delivered by Eversource with three supply options: Basic Service (updated every 6 months), Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE), or competitive suppliers. BCCE offers 100% renewable energy at competitive rates. Compare all Boston options on ElectricRates.org before switching.
Best Massachusetts Electricity Suppliers 2026: Top Providers
Warning: MA Attorney General data shows most competitive supply customers pay MORE than Basic Service. Our 2025 rankings evaluate DPU-licensed suppliers by rates, reviews, and terms. Consider Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) first—many towns offer better rates than individual suppliers. Compare on ElectricRates.org.
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