Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Massachusetts is 30.21¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 25.09¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 19.17¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Massachusetts is about $179 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 594 kWh at a residential rate of 30.21¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

At 30.21¢ per kWh, Massachusetts's residential electricity rate is 60.4% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 47th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Massachusetts has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.