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National Grid Basic Service: 17.185¢ per kWh

In effect since August 1, 2026.

Last checked by Pylon: November 13, 2026 · Source

See if a plan beats National Grid's Basic Service at your usage.

What 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.

Your monthly kWh $150.37 a month

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

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What you don't have to do

No utility password. Pylon uses the account number from your bill.
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Where to find your 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 National Grid Basic Service?

It's the price per kWh 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 National Grid raising its rates?

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 National Grid bill so high?

Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by 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 National Grid?

Yes. Massachusetts lets every National Grid customer choose a licensed supplier. National Grid keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.

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Sources

Rates are Pylon's own research from National Grid's published Basic Service, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.