Electricity rates in Massachusetts

Average residential price, typical bill and appliance running costs in Massachusetts, from official U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Official EIA data · August 2026

Average rate, August 2026

30.48¢

per kWh

vs U.S. average

+67.8%

U.S.: 18.16¢

vs a year ago

−0.2%

was 30.55¢

Rank (1 = priciest)

#3 of 51

50 states + DC

What your kWh cost in Massachusetts

Electricity used

kWh

Monthly kWh from your bill. 863 kWh is the 2024 U.S. household average.

Electricity rate

EIA average residential price, August 2026. Your bill shows your exact rate.

Energy cost

$173.74

570 kWh × 30.48¢ (Massachusetts average)

Per kWh: $0.3048
Per 100 kWh: $30.48
Per 1,000 kWh: $304.80

Average electric bill in Massachusetts

2024 (EIA)	Massachusetts	U.S.
Monthly use	570 kWh	863 kWh
Average price	29.35¢	16.48¢
Monthly bill	$167.20	$142.26
Residential customers	2,924,535	143,144,185

At the August 2026 rate, the average Massachusetts household's 570 kWh would cost about $173.74 a month.

What appliances cost to run in Massachusetts

Yearly cost at 30.48¢/kWh. Where marked, the kWh are the average for homes with that appliance in the New England region (EIA RECS 2020); the rest use the example settings on each appliance's page.

Appliance	kWh per year	Cost per year
Space heater	4,320	$1,316.74
Electric car *	2,605	$794.00
Electric water heater *	2,124	$647.40
Window air conditioner	2,095	$638.42
Pool pump *	1,883	$573.94
Hot tub *	1,625	$495.30
Central air conditioner *	1,136	$346.25
Dehumidifier *	757	$230.73
Electric clothes dryer *	641	$195.38
Refrigerator *	547	$166.73
Light bulbs *	511	$155.75
Chest or upright freezer *	452	$137.77
Electric oven *	290	$88.39
TV *	177	$53.95
Microwave *	104	$31.70
Ceiling fan *	103	$31.39

* Regional average from the EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Where Massachusetts ranks

Massachusetts is #3 of 51 by average residential rate in August 2026 (1 = most expensive). It is highlighted on the map.

¢ per kWh 12.7–14.4 14.4–15.9 15.9–17.2 17.2–24.5 24.5–47.2

Rate history

Period	Massachusetts	U.S.
August 2026	30.48¢	18.16¢
August 2025	30.55¢	17.57¢
Year to date through August 2026	30.19¢	18.19¢
Same period a year earlier	30.21¢	17.03¢
2024 annual average	29.35¢	16.48¢

Nearby states (New England)

State	Rate (August 2026)	Avg. bill (2024)
Connecticut	24.51¢	$199.66
Maine	32.11¢	$133.60
New Hampshire	27.64¢	$144.87
Rhode Island	28.18¢	$162.40
Vermont	23.84¢	$125.66

See electricity rates in all 50 states.

Quick answers

What is the average electricity rate in Massachusetts?

The average residential price in Massachusetts was 30.48¢ per kWh in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is +67.8% versus the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #3 of 51 (1 = most expensive).

What is the average electric bill in Massachusetts?

In 2024, the average Massachusetts household used 570 kWh a month and paid $167.20 a month (EIA). At the August 2026 rate, the same usage would cost about $173.74.

Are electricity prices going up in Massachusetts?

The August 2026 average of 30.48¢/kWh compares with 30.55¢ a year earlier (−0.2%). For the year to date through August 2026, the average was 30.19¢, −0.1% versus the same period last year. Prices also change with the season, so compare the same month year over year.

Why is my rate different from the Massachusetts average?

The EIA average is total residential revenue divided by kWh sold in the state. Your rate depends on your utility, your plan (fixed, variable or time-of-use) and fixed monthly charges, which weigh more per kWh in low-usage months.

Sources

Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Rates refreshed automatically when EIA publishes a new month.

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These are estimates. State rates are EIA averages (total residential revenue ÷ kWh sold), so they include fixed monthly charges spread across usage; your own price per kWh, time-of-use rates and taxes can differ. Real appliance use depends on the model, settings, climate and habits.