Homes served by a supplier
61.8%
1,805,438 homes, 2025
Average price
30.41 cents
76% above the US average
Average monthly bill
$181.08
Massachusetts, 2025
Choice status
Yes
Open to households
How choice works in Massachusetts
Households can choose a competitive supplier, and many towns offer a municipal aggregation plan. The utility delivers the electricity either way.
Eversource and National Grid supply default customers through basic service. Prices are set on a regular schedule and passed through at cost.
- What a supplier changes: the price and terms of the energy you buy, and often the company that sends the bill.
- What it does not change: your delivery utility, your meter, outage service and the poles and wires.
Massachusetts next to the other choice markets
In 2025, 61.8% of Massachusetts homes bought from a retail supplier. Among the 15 choice markets on this site, that ranks 1st of 15 for the share of homes with a supplier. The average price was 30.41 cents per kWh, 76% above the US average, and the average bill was $181.08.
| State | Homes with a supplier | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 61.8% | 30.41 | $181.08 |
| Texas | 55.1% | 15.40 | $170.95 |
| Ohio | 49.8% | 16.90 | $147.74 |
| Rhode Island | 24.8% | 29.48 | $165.62 |
| Pennsylvania | 22.4% | 19.29 | $161.90 |
| Illinois | 20.7% | 17.67 | $126.59 |
| New Hampshire | 17.8% | 24.53 | $156.94 |
| Connecticut | 15.3% | 29.31 | $206.46 |
| District of Columbia | 8.8% | 21.92 | $140.05 |
| Maine | 7.3% | 27.69 | $147.67 |
| New York | 7.1% | 26.39 | $154.75 |
| New Jersey | 6.1% | 22.48 | $150.59 |
| Delaware | 5.6% | 17.15 | $157.80 |
| Maryland | 5.6% | 19.53 | $184.42 |
| Michigan | 0.0% | 20.03 | $127.17 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data), residential. A higher share of homes with a supplier does not mean lower prices.
Who delivers your power
Delivery utilities in Massachusetts are regulated, and the largest by residential customers in 2025 were:
| Utility | Type | Homes served |
|---|---|---|
| Eversource (NSTAR Electric) | Investor-owned | 1,274,856 |
| National Grid Massachusetts | Investor-owned | 1,231,865 |
| City of Taunton | Municipal | 34,952 |
| Town of Reading | Municipal | 26,573 |
| Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light | Investor-owned | 26,409 |
| City of Chicopee | Municipal | 23,231 |
| City of Peabody | Municipal | 22,697 |
| City of Westfield | Municipal | 16,386 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Cooperatives and municipal utilities may sit outside the choice program. Check who sends your bill.
Not sure who serves you? Use the find my electric company tool or check the top of your bill.
How to compare offers in Massachusetts
Compare offers with your utility’s current basic service price and check whether your town has an aggregation rate.
The official comparison site is Energy Switch Massachusetts. Start there, because it is run for consumers.
Ready to switch? Read the Massachusetts switching guide for the steps, the rules we checked and what to confirm first.
- Find your current default price and the date it will next change.
- Ask each supplier for the price, the type, the term, every fee and the early termination fee in writing.
- Compare over a full year, not one month.
- Check what happens when the term ends.
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office runs Mass Power Choice, a site where households can see current supplier offers. Competitive suppliers are licensed by the Department of Public Utilities.
Many Massachusetts cities and towns offer a municipal aggregation program with a group rate. If you are enrolled, your supply comes from the aggregation supplier unless you opt out.
Five questions to ask before you sign
- What is the price per kWh, and is it fixed or variable?
- How long is the term, and what is the fee for leaving early?
- Are there monthly charges, minimum usage fees or conditions on credits?
- What happens when the term ends, and how will I be told?
- How long do I have to cancel after signing?
Your rights and where to complain
Suppliers are licensed or registered with the state, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities handles complaints. Keep a copy of your contract and any call or email confirmation. If you think you were switched without permission, tell your utility and your regulator right away.
Massachusetts electricity provider questions
Can I choose my electricity provider in Massachusetts?
Yes. Households can choose a competitive supplier, and many towns offer a municipal aggregation plan. The utility delivers the electricity either way.
Who delivers electricity in Massachusetts?
Your local utility delivers it. By residential customers in 2025, the largest delivery and utility companies were Eversource (NSTAR Electric), National Grid Massachusetts, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light. You cannot change your delivery company.
What happens if I do not pick a supplier in Massachusetts?
You receive basic service. Eversource and National Grid supply default customers through basic service. Prices are set on a regular schedule and passed through at cost.
How many Massachusetts homes use a retail supplier?
In 2025, retail suppliers served about 61.8% of Massachusetts residential customers, or 1,805,438 homes (EIA Form EIA-861).
Is a supplier cheaper than the utility in Massachusetts?
It can be, and it can also be more expensive. Compare an offer against the current default price over a full year, and read the term, the fees and what happens at renewal.