Electricity rates in Massachusetts
See the latest average electricity prices in Massachusetts and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.29
per kWh · EIA, Apr 2026
Residential
$0.29
per kWh
Commercial
$0.24
per kWh
Industrial
$0.19
per kWh
vs US average
+56%
more expensive
Price rank
#4
of 51 (1 = highest)
How Massachusetts compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in Massachusetts
Estimated energy cost at Massachusetts's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$147.25
≈ $1,767/year
900 kWh / month
$265.05
≈ $3,180.6/year
1200 kWh / month
$353.4
≈ $4,240.8/year
Massachusetts electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Massachusetts's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$186.7
600 kWh · ≈ $6.13/day
Per day
$6.13
Per year
$2,240.4
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy95%
- Fixed charge5%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in Massachusetts
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Massachusetts benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.