Unitil Basic Service: 18.921¢ per kWh

In effect since August 1, 2026.

Last checked by Pylon: November 13, 2026 · Source

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

What Unitil's default supply costs you

At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Basic Service comes to $165.56 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.

Your monthly kWh $165.56 a month

Basic Service history

Since February 2026: 16.247¢ to 18.921¢ per kWh, up 16%.

Rate	From	To	Source
18.921¢	Aug 1, 2026	today	Link
16.247¢	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.
Unitil still delivers your power and sends your bill.
Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.

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Where to find your Unitil account number

Your Account Number is made up of 10 or 14 digits. It's typically found at the top of your bill.

Questions

What is the Unitil Basic Service?

It's the price per kWh Unitil charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 18.921¢ since August 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.

Is Unitil raising its rates?

Unitil's Basic Service has been 18.921¢ 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 Unitil bill so high?

Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by Unitil. 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 18.921¢.

Can I choose a different electricity supplier with Unitil?

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

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Sources

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