Massachusetts
Electricity costs 30.48¢/kWh residential, ranking #49 cheapest in the US. 19.6% renewable energy.
30.48¢
Residential Rate
#49
Price Rank (Cheapest)
19.6%
Renewable Energy
#25
Renewable Rank
Electricity Rates
| Residential | 30.48¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 23.08¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 19.35¢/kWh |
| National Average | 17.92¢/kWh |
Electricity Generation Mix
Natural Gas
77.5%
Solar
10.2%
Other
7.3%
Hydro
4.2%
Wind
0.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in Massachusetts is 30.48¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #49 cheapest out of 51 states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Massachusetts 70% above average.
19.6% of Massachusetts's electricity comes from renewable sources, ranking #25 among all states. The largest generation source is Natural Gas at 77.5%.
Massachusetts's residential rate of 30.48¢/kWh is 70% above the national average of 17.92¢/kWh. Commercial rates are 23.08¢/kWh and industrial rates are 19.35¢/kWh.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data. Rankings based on residential rates.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.