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Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts) Basic Service: 17.323¢ per kWh
In effect since August 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts)'s Basic Service at your usage.
What Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts)'s default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Basic Service comes to $151.58 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Basic Service history
Since February 2026: 15.629¢ to 17.323¢ per kWh, up 11%.
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.323¢ | Aug 1, 2026 | today | Link |
| 15.629¢ | Feb 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 (Eastern 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 (Eastern Massachusetts) account number
Your 11-digit account number is typically at the top of your bill and starts with 74.
Questions
What is the Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts) Basic Service?
It's the price per kWh Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts) charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 17.323¢ since August 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts) raising its rates?
Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts)'s Basic Service has been 17.323¢ 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 (Eastern Massachusetts) bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by Eversource (Eastern 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 17.323¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts)?
Yes. Massachusetts lets every Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts) customer choose a licensed supplier. Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts) keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
Other Massachusetts utilities
- Eversource (Western 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 (Eastern Massachusetts)'s published Basic Service, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.