Massachusetts Electricity Rates

31.16¢

per kWh (avg residential)

$280

est. monthly bill at 900 kWh

High

rate tier

+0.28¢ (+0.91%)

month-over-month change

Data status: staleUpdated January 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

Massachusetts's average residential electricity price is 31.16¢/kWh as of January 2026. This places Massachusetts in the high rate tier based on the same threshold model used across all states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated energy-only charge is about $280.44.

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Est. energy charge: $280.44

Note: this is energy-only (doesn’t include delivery fees, taxes, etc.).

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Value Score™ (Weak)

174

Price Index™ (Above National Average)

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Similar-priced states

Maine — 30.73¢/kWh
California — 30.29¢/kWh
Rhode Island — 30.14¢/kWh
New York — 28.37¢/kWh
Connecticut — 28.30¢/kWh

Northeast region

Connecticut — 28.30¢/kWh
Maine — 30.73¢/kWh
New Hampshire — 26.32¢/kWh
New Jersey — 23.13¢/kWh
New York — 28.37¢/kWh
Pennsylvania — 20.19¢/kWh
Rhode Island — 30.14¢/kWh
Vermont — 23.29¢/kWh

Cities in Massachusetts

Boston

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FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 31.16¢/kWh (updated January 2026).

How is the bill estimate calculated?

The estimate uses: kWh * (31.16¢/kWh) / 100. It is an energy-only estimate.

Does the estimate include delivery fees and taxes?

No. It excludes delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

More about electricity in Massachusetts

Why prices vary by state · Common questions · 1,000 kWh bill · 1,500 kWh bill

Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

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