Massachusetts Electricity Rates (2026)
30.5¢/kWhstate average
88.1% above national averageUtilities in Massachusetts
Rate Outlook for Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is currently 30.5 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 36.0 cents/kWh by 2031 and 40.9 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.2% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 42.7 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Massachusetts vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Massachusetts (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33.7 | 34.1 | 33.6 |
| 2027 | 32.5 | 33.0 | 32.5 |
| 2028 | 33.0 | 33.4 | 33.2 |
| 2029 | 33.9 | 34.2 | 34.1 |
| 2030 | 34.8 | 35.2 | 35.1 |
| 2031 | 36.0 | 36.6 | 36.5 |
| 2032 | 37.1 | 38.0 | 37.5 |
| 2033 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 38.8 |
| 2034 | 39.6 | 40.7 | 39.7 |
| 2035 | 40.4 | 41.7 | 40.3 |
| 2036 | 40.9 | 42.7 | 41.0 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Massachusetts's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.