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Eversource (Western Massachusetts) Basic Service: 15.934¢ per kWh
In effect since August 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats Eversource (Western Massachusetts)'s Basic Service at your usage.
What Eversource (Western Massachusetts)'s default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Basic Service comes to $139.42 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Basic Service history
Since June 2026: 13.683¢ to 15.934¢ per kWh, up 16%.
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.934¢ | Aug 1, 2026 | today | Link |
| 13.683¢ | Jun 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | – |
How Pylon lowers your bill
Pylon watches every plan from licensed suppliers in your area, switches you to a cheaper one automatically and checks again before each contract ends. Pylon only switches you to a plan that costs less than your utility.
What you don't have to do
- No utility password. Pylon uses the account number from your bill.
- You review and sign the authorization yourself.
- Eversource (Western Massachusetts) still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
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Where to find your Eversource (Western Massachusetts) account number
Your Account Number is made up of 11 digits. It starts with 72
Questions
What is the Eversource (Western Massachusetts) Basic Service?
It's the price per kWh Eversource (Western Massachusetts) charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 15.934¢ since August 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is Eversource (Western Massachusetts) raising its rates?
Eversource (Western Massachusetts)'s Basic Service has been 15.934¢ per kWh since August 1, 2026. This page shows the next price the day it's published.
When does it change next?
This page is updated when the next rate is published.
Why is my Eversource (Western Massachusetts) bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by Eversource (Western Massachusetts). Supply is the Basic Service, unless you chose a supplier. If a supplier plan ended, you may now be paying that supplier's month-to-month rate; check the supply line on your bill against 15.934¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with Eversource (Western Massachusetts)?
Yes. Massachusetts lets every Eversource (Western Massachusetts) customer choose a licensed supplier. Eversource (Western Massachusetts) keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
Other Massachusetts utilities
- Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts) Basic Service
- Nantucket Electric (National Grid) Basic Service
- National Grid Basic Service
- Unitil Basic Service
Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from Eversource (Western Massachusetts)'s published Basic Service, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.