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Massachusetts Electric Co electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 33.7¢ per kWh in 2025, 11% above the Massachusetts average of 30.4¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
33.7¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$185/mo
At 549 kWh a month
1-year change
+0.2%
5 years: +39.7%
Average rate by year
202024.1¢
202124.9¢
202228.5¢
202336.7¢
202433.6¢
202533.7¢
Massachusetts Electric Co bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Massachusetts Electric Co's 2025 average rate of 33.7¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Massachusetts Electric Co | Massachusetts average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $168 | $152 |
| 750 kWh | $252 | $228 |
| 1,000 kWh | $337 | $304 |
| 1,500 kWh | $505 | $456 |
| 2,000 kWh | $673 | $609 |
Other utilities in Massachusetts
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | 1,274,856 | 21.5¢ |
| Direct Energy Services | 610,227 | 34.2¢ |
| First Point Power, LLC | 279,362 | 33.5¢ |
| Constellation NewEnergy, Inc | 275,274 | 34.8¢ |
| Dynegy Energy Services, LLC | 147,349 | 33.2¢ |
| NextEra Energy Services, LLC | 137,207 | 32.1¢ |
| Reliant Energy Northeast LLC | 81,964 | 35.9¢ |
| Inspire Energy Holdings, LLC | 47,442 | 38.9¢ |
Massachusetts Electric Co: common questions
- How much does Massachusetts Electric Co charge per kWh?
- Massachusetts Electric Co residential customers paid an average of 33.7¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Massachusetts Electric Co electric bill?
- The average Massachusetts Electric Co household used 549 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $185 a month at the average rate.
- Is Massachusetts Electric Co cheaper than other utilities in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts Electric Co's average rate is 11% above the Massachusetts average of 30.4¢. 23 of 59 utilities in Massachusetts have a lower average rate.
- Did Massachusetts Electric Co raise rates?
- Massachusetts Electric Co's average residential rate changed +0.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +39.7% since 2020.
- Is my Massachusetts Electric Co bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Massachusetts homes and your rate with Massachusetts Electric Co's average.
Got a Massachusetts Electric Co bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.