MA · ranked #3 in the US
Massachusetts residential rate: 30.8¢/kWh
That's 87% higher than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Constrained natural-gas pipeline capacity into New England drives very high winter basic-service rates; summer cooling still sets the daily demand peak.
Estimated cost
A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.
At your rate
What appliances cost in Massachusetts.
Typical monthly running cost at 30.8¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.
Utilities serving Massachusetts
- Eversource Energy
- National Grid
- Unitil
Deregulation status
full
In Massachusetts you can shop for an electricity provider separately from the utility that delivers power. Switching suppliers is often the single biggest lever on your monthly bill.
Sources: www.eia.gov · www.mass.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13