What do Massachusetts utilities charge before you use any power?
4 Massachusetts utilities, 47 plans, 88% of homes covered. The middle utility bills $10.52 monthly, $126 over twelve months, whatever the meter reads. At 30.48 cents a kWh that buys 35 kWh, about 6% of a 535 kWh bill. Rank 23 of 24, $7.98 under the $18.50 all-state figure.
Massachusetts: fixed charge by utility
| NSTAR Electric Company | investor-owned | 1,303,076 | 36 | $7.50 | $7.00 to $10.00 | 2026-02-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co | investor-owned | 1,210,113 | 9 | $9.00 | $6.70 to $18.00 | 2025-03-11 |
| City of Taunton | municipal | 35,684 | 1 | $14.88 | $14.88 | 2023-11-06 |
| Town of Reading | municipal | 27,405 | 1 | $12.04 | $12.04 | 2025-04-04 |
Massachusetts utility medians
$14.88 at the top against $7.50 at the bottom: 2.0 to 1. NSTAR Electric Company, the biggest at 1,303,076 homes, bills $7.50, $3.02 under the state median. Weighted by homes: $7.50 (-$3.02). Massachusetts Electric Co alone spans $6.70 to $18.00 over 9 plans.
What $10.52 a month means in Massachusetts
$10.52 at 30.48 cents is 35 kWh, 7% of a typical 535 kWh month.
Per kWh: 2.0 cents at 535 kWh, 3.9 cents at 268 kWh.
Where Massachusetts sits among states
Louisiana is 21st at $11.99, $1.47 over Massachusetts. Michigan is 22nd at $11.93, $1.41 over Massachusetts. New Jersey is 24th at $6.62, $3.90 under Massachusetts.
Massachusetts beside 2 neighbors
| Neighbor | Median $ | Gap to Massachusetts | Utilities / plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $13.02 | +$2.50 | 3 / 14 |
| New York | $21.00 | +$10.48 | 6 / 75 |
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Nearest medians: Michigan $11.93, Louisiana $11.99, Pennsylvania $13.00, Wisconsin $13.00
Sources
Massachusetts plan edits run 2023-11-06 to 2026-02-08; hub page: file dates and checksums.
Questions
How much is the fixed charge for Massachusetts electricity customers?
$10.52 a month at the median of 4 utilities ($7.50 to $14.88); $7.50 when weighted by homes.
Which Massachusetts utility has the highest fixed charge?
City of Taunton, with a median of $14.88 a month across 1 plan.
Can I avoid the fixed charge in Massachusetts?
Not by using less: the cheapest Massachusetts plan read lists $6.70 and the dearest $18.00, each billed at zero use.
How recent is this Massachusetts data?
Massachusetts plan edits date from 2023-11-06 to 2026-02-08; a rate case can move a charge after that, so read your own tariff.