Massachusetts electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in Massachusetts was 30.48¢ per kWh, about the same as a year earlier (30.55¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

Massachusetts electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), Massachusetts has averaged 30.09¢ per kWh, −0.4% compared with the same months of 2025 (30.21¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in October 2025 (31.29¢) and lowest in May 2026 (28.82¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in Massachusetts?

• Price: Massachusetts homes paid 30.48¢ per kWh in August 2026, −0.2% from August 2025 (−0.4% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 28.82¢ in May to 31.29¢ in October, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical Massachusetts home uses about 570 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in Massachusetts

A typical Massachusetts home used 570 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $174 a month, compared with $174 at the August 2025 price — a decrease of $0 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $167.20.

What common appliances cost to run in Massachusetts

At 30.48¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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