Boston, MA electricity service area
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Boston residents can choose from DPU-licensed electricity suppliers like Constellation, Direct Energy, Clearview Energy, and Inspire. Eversource delivers the power—you pick your supplier and rate.

Who has the cheapest electricity rates in Boston?

The cheapest electricity rates in Boston, MA typically range from 12-18¢/kWh for the supply portion of your bill. Massachusetts has higher electricity costs than most states, but Boston residents can still save by comparing suppliers. Eversource offers a Basic Service rate—if a competitive supplier beats that rate, you save money. Enter your ZIP code above to compare all available supplier rates and find the best deal.

Rates are for supply only · Your Eversource delivery charges stay the same regardless of supplier

The Freedom Trail runs 2.5 miles through Boston, but your electricity bill doesn't have to run that high.

Home to Fenway Park, 35+ colleges, and some of the oldest neighborhoods in America. Boston households pick from dozens of electricity suppliers competing for their business.

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Benefits of Energy Choice in Boston

Lower rates from licensed suppliers

Boston customers can compare rates from suppliers like Constellation, Direct Energy, and Clearview Energy—all MA DPU-licensed.

Same reliable service

Eversource continues delivering electricity to your Boston home. Only your generation rate changes—same wires, same reliability.

Price protection

Lock in fixed rates for 12-36 months and avoid seasonal Basic Service rate fluctuations in Massachusetts.

Green energy options

Choose renewable energy plans from suppliers offering 100% wind or solar electricity for your Boston home.

About Eversource in Boston

Eversource is the regulated utility serving Boston in Suffolk County. Eversource maintains power lines and meters—your supplier (Constellation, Direct Energy, Clearview, etc.) sells the electricity itself.

Massachusetts deregulated electricity in 1997 under the Electric Utility Restructuring Act, overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Boston residents can compare rates from dozens of licensed suppliers via Energy Switch MA or here.

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Boston ZIP Codes

Boston has 52 ZIP codes in the Eversource service area. Click any ZIP code to compare electricity rates for that area.

Looking for electricity rates in Boston? Enter your ZIP code above to compare plans from MA DPU-licensed electricity suppliers. All 52 Boston ZIP codes have access to competitive electricity rates through Massachusetts's competitive supply program.