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Nantucket Electric (National Grid) Basic Service: 17.185¢ per kWh
In effect since August 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats Nantucket Electric (National Grid)'s Basic Service at your usage.
What Nantucket Electric (National Grid)'s default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Basic Service comes to $150.37 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Basic Service history
Since February 2026: 15.372¢ to 17.185¢ per kWh, up 12%.
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.185¢ | Aug 1, 2026 | today | Link |
| 15.372¢ | 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.
- Nantucket Electric (National Grid) still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
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Where to find your Nantucket Electric (National Grid) account number
Your Account Number is made up of 10 digits. It's typically found at the top of your bill.
Questions
What is the Nantucket Electric (National Grid) Basic Service?
It's the price per kWh Nantucket Electric (National Grid) charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 17.185¢ since August 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is Nantucket Electric (National Grid) raising its rates?
Nantucket Electric (National Grid)'s Basic Service has been 17.185¢ 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 Nantucket Electric (National Grid) bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by Nantucket Electric (National Grid). 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 17.185¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with Nantucket Electric (National Grid)?
Yes. Massachusetts lets every Nantucket Electric (National Grid) customer choose a licensed supplier. Nantucket Electric (National Grid) keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
Other Massachusetts utilities
- Eversource (Eastern Massachusetts) Basic Service
- Eversource (Western Massachusetts) Basic Service
- National Grid Basic Service
- Unitil Basic Service
Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from Nantucket Electric (National Grid)'s published Basic Service, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on October 2, 2026.