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About energy deregulation in Massachusetts

About energy deregulation in Massachusetts

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Find the Best Gas and Electric Prices in Massachusetts

Massachusetts residents benefit from a competitive energy market place in which a pool of retail energy providers must work to gain and hold onto customers. Energy suppliers use all kinds of strategies to attract and retain customers, including contracts with penalties for switching prior to the end date. Sorting through these complicated plans, varying rates, contract lengths, introductory rates, bill credits, minimum usage levels, cancellation fees, energy sources and more, can be overwhelming. Find security knowing our energy experts are on your team.

The tricky part is, how do you pick the right provider and the best plan for your individual energy needs? Have confidence in your energy choices by relying on our team of professionals and their years of experience. With Price to Compare, we empower you to identify and secure a lower energy rate. Our energy specialists compile an apples-to-apples comparison chart based on your home’s current energy costs and available energy suppliers in your area.

Own a business, too? You can get a free quote as you shop for energy rates and keep the bottom line on your electricity or natural gas bill at rock bottom. Price To Compare makes it easy for businesses to compare electricity & natural gas rates in Massachusetts. We will help you make the most of your commercial energy options.

Compare Electricity Rates in Massachusetts

Residential electric rates within the Bay State are higher than the national average due to low, local energy production and high consumption. The cost of electricity in Boston over to the Berkshire Mountains is subject to market fluctuations through changes in consumer demand, wholesale energy prices and even seasonal weather patterns. The good news is, together we can stabilize your bill and ensure you are getting your best rate.


With our easy-to-use energy marketplace, you can shop Massachusetts electricity companies  and plans quickly, so you can switch electricity providers in less than 5 minutes! Find a better rate today.

Average price of residential electricity in Massachusetts:

22.32 ¢ / kWh

Pro Tip: Check your current costs first. Look at your “electric supply charges,” shown in cents per kWh. This is the portion charged by your energy supplier. In other words, it's the cost you have control over. Have your current electric or natural gas bill handy to compare suppliers and rates.

(updated February 2022 with most recent data available)

U.S. Energy Information Administration

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Alternative Energy

Alternative Energy Answers in Massachusetts

One of the most exciting things about energy in Massachusetts is the state’s strong commitment to energy independence. While Massachusetts may not boast a ton of coal or gas, it's fifth in the nation for solar energy production! Additionally, residents have the support of local government through the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program when installing home solar PV panels.

Making inspiring energy choices for your home is a breeze! The gusty shoreline of the Codfish State offers great opportunities in wind power generation. Massachusetts currently has 129 wind farms, generating a whopping 113 megawatts, with the exciting goal of increasing that to 3,200 megawatts by 2035!

Inland, Massachusetts residents are leading the charge on new technology that turns agricultural waste (manure and food scraps) into energy! Biogas energy, which captures methane, a harmful greenhouse gas, while producing energy, started right here in central Massachusetts at a small, 300-cow dairy farm looking to save on energy costs. Buying locally-made green energy helps the economy, creates new jobs for residents and keeps the Bay State clean and beautiful.

It’s easy to save on “green” while you go green! Local clean energy production is made cheaper every day through increasing consumer demand, innovative technology, and greater production of renewable energy. We’re here to help you find the best green energy prices on the market.

Renewable energy options for your home.

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Find Lower Commercial Energy Rates with MA Energy Suppliers

Could your business benefit from lower commercial electricity or natural gas rates in MA? Price To compare is here to help. With 40,000 businesses serviced nationwide, we leverage our extensive networks to negotiate energy costs. This advantage can cut your energy bill by as much as half the average commercial energy rate. You can plan with certainty that you have the best available fixed-rate plan on the market.

Researching energy companies, rates, and plans can be time-consuming and frustrating. Let our dedicated energy professionals handle the heavy lifting of anticipating shifts in the energy market for you. Our knowledgeable team members can compare gas and electric suppliers while you focus on your business.

Whether you run a trendy coffee shop on the Cape or a successful financial firm in Boston, Price to Compare can support your business’ energy goals. Save on the bottom line of your commercial energy bill and get closer to your other business objectives. Cut high electric and gas supply charges, and find savings with us today!

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Pro Tip: Do you have ambitious energy goals for your business? Renewable Energy Credits can help you offset your carbon footprint and comply with mandated renewable energy initiatives. At the same time, examining your company’s energy usage times can help you take advantage of avoiding costly Time of Use Tariffs with higher rates for energy used during peak consumption times.

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Suppliers and Utilities

Massachusetts Electricity Suppliers

There are three main utility companies that service Massachusetts: Eversource, National Grid and Unitil. Residents may purchase electricity from local utility companies or retail energy suppliers (REPs). Also called energy providers, REPs are responsible for either generating or purchasing electricity before selling it to you. While utility companies also manage and distribute energy produced by suppliers. Review our Pro-Tips for choosing the right energy supplier.

Pro Tip: Always call your utility company rather than your energy provider in a power emergency.

Utility companies in Massachusetts

Eversource

At Eversource, we live in the neighborhoods we serve, working together for a better tomorrow. We're 9,200 men and women committed to providing safe, reliable and sustainable electric, gas and water service in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

Headquarters: Boston, MA

Founded In: 1966

Contact: 1-800-286-2000

National Grid

National Grid serves over 20 million residents and small businesses across the northeastern United States.

Headquarters: London, UK

Founded In: 1990

Contact: 1-800-642-4272

Unitil

This interstate natural gas utility and electricity company provides services for New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.

Headquarters: Hampton, NH

Founded In: 1993

Contact: 1-888-301-7700

Here’s a list of energy suppliers in Massachusetts

Constellation

Constellation is a national supplier of electric power and natural gas. It is a subsidiary of Exelon that services approximately 2 million residential, public sector and business customers.

Headquarters: Baltimore, MD

Founded In: 1999

Contact: 1-855-797-5685

Energy Harbor

Energy Harbor is an electricity and natural gas supplier serving over a million residential, commercial and industrial customers. It operates nuclear and fossil fuel generators in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Headquarters: Akron, OH

Founded In: 1997

Contact: 1-888-254-6359

Santanna Energy Services

Santanna Energy Services is a supplier of electricity and natural gas, and services the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana.

Headquarters: Austin, TX

Founded In: 1988

Contact: 1-866-603-4771

Pro Tip: You will find two main charges on your energy bill and understanding the difference can help save you money. First, the “transmission and delivery service (TDS)” charge is a fixed rate expense and is dictated by your utility company. It’s based on the cost of delivering energy from the generator to your home. Second, the “supply charges” include the cost of making and storing the energy. That’s what we can help you lower.

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About Energy Deregulation in Massachusetts

Massachusetts acquired a competitive energy market with the conception of the Electric Industry Restructuring Act in 1997.  With energy deregulation, MA electricity suppliers must now compete for consumers, driving down the average cost of electricity while promoting more customer-centric service plans. Learn more about how deregulation supports a strong energy market place.

Join the 500,000 MA residents and business owners who are currently saving on their energy bills after switching to a more competitive energy plan. Sound good? Compare electricity & natural gas rates in Massachusetts  with Price To Compare and start saving today.

Change energy suppliers in five simple steps.

Shop Electricity Plans in Massachusetts

Over 600,000 residents live and work in Boston, MA, and deserve cheap, reliable electricity. So are you wondering: How much does electricity cost in Boston, MA? Today, the average MA kwh cost on residential electricity is 22.32 cents/kWh. Energy costs change regularly, so let’s walk through the types of energy plans offered and find the one that’s right for you.

  • Fixed-Rate Electricity Plans: Fixed electric rates are locked in through a contract, keeping your individual rate consistent regardless of the current local electric rate. While the wholesale cost of electricity varies, these plans help keep your budget predictable and affordable, giving you the energy security you need.
  • Variable-Rate Electricity Plans: These rates are determined by the current state of the energy market. You get a cheaper rate when energy is abundant but pay higher rates in times of high demand or low production. These plans offer the flexibility of no contract but are high in risk.
  • Pre-Paid Plans: Using a smart meter, the customer puts money into an account. Then the provider adjusts the account as energy is used. When the balance runs low, the consumer adds additional funds to an online account and no contract is required.

Pro Tip: Most often, residents prefer fixed-rate plans. We can help you avoid nasty cancellation fees, rate hikes, minimum usage fees, and peak energy use times—basically being overcharged for turning the lights on. Every day, our energy experts consider all of these factors and more.

  • Green Energy Plans: Don’t let another sunny day go by before you start saving! Consider that you’ve got exciting, affordable energy choices. Wind, solar, biomass, biogas, geothermal, or hydroelectric—our powerful network connects you to the energy source of your choice. Power your home while supporting eco-friendly electricity initiatives and local jobs in just a few clicks. Price To Compare can guide you to competitive renewable energy plans!

Pro Tip: Check your current energy bill to see what percentage of your power is currently renewable. Partial or 100% renewable plans can change the way you live in Massachusetts.

Which Rate is Right for You?

Take comfort knowing our dedicated energy experts have your back. We’ve been in this industry for over a decade and have one of the largest national networks of commercial energy suppliers. With over 50 years of combined executive experience, our team of energy professionals constantly monitor the current landscape for changes that affect your energy costs. We believe keeping your home or business bright, comfortable, and functioning smoothly should be as easy as flipping a switch!

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