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Electricity Rates in Massachusetts

Homes in Massachusetts paid an average of 30.49¢ per kWh in July 2026, 67% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 48th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and about the same as August 2025.

Average rate
30.49¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
48th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$182.33
a month, 598 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Massachusetts rate over the last 12 months

28¢30¢32¢August 2025: 30.61¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 30.41¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 31.37¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 31.22¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 30.88¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 31.16¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 30.46¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 30.21¢ per kWhApril 2026: 29.45¢ per kWhMay 2026: 28.82¢ per kWhJune 2026: 29.61¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 30.49¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202630.49¢
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Massachusetts average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202530.61¢
September 202530.41¢
October 202531.37¢
November 202531.22¢
December 202530.88¢
January 202631.16¢
February 202630.46¢
March 202630.21¢
April 202629.45¢
May 202628.82¢
June 202629.61¢
July 202630.49¢

The rate went from 30.61¢ in August 2025 to 30.49¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Massachusetts

At 30.49¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Massachusetts.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Massachusetts
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$109.761,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$256.123,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$65.86900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$10.98150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$20.583,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$123.484,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$8.231,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$4.57100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$10.98150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.419 W, 5 h a day

Massachusetts compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Massachusetts
RankStateRate
46thAlaska28.83¢
47thNew York29.90¢
48thMassachusetts30.49¢
49thMaine32.41¢
50thCalifornia33.61¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Massachusetts: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Massachusetts?

30.49¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 67% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 48th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Massachusetts?

About $182.33 a month: the average Massachusetts home uses 598 kWh a month (12-month average), at 30.49¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Massachusetts?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.46 an hour in Massachusetts, or $109.76 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.