In July 2026, businesses in Massachusetts paid an average of 24.41¢ per kWh, the 3rd most expensive of the 50 states and DC and 68.0% above the U.S. commercial average of 14.53¢.
That price is up 4.9% from a year earlier.
Over the past 12 months the average commercial customer in Massachusetts used 4,791 kWh a month and paid $1,153 (U.S.: $896).
Average business electric bill in Massachusetts
The average commercial customer in Massachusetts paid $1,153 a month over the last 12 months, the 8th highest of the 50 states and DC. In July 2026 the average business bill was $1,267. These averages mix small shops with large offices and stores, so use the table below to estimate a bill for your own usage.
What would a business pay?
| Monthly use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 kWh × 24.41¢ | $1,220.50 | $14,646 |
| 10,000 kWh × 24.41¢ | $2,441.00 | $29,292 |
| 50,000 kWh × 24.41¢ | $12,205.00 | $146,460 |
Commercial electricity rates in Massachusetts by month
Business power in Massachusetts cost 24.41¢ per kWh in July 2026, compared with 30.49¢ for homes and 20.25¢ for industrial users. See home electricity rates in Massachusetts.
Utilities serving businesses in Massachusetts
NSTAR Electric Company serves the most business customers in Massachusetts, with 206,953 commercial accounts.
| Utility | Business customers | Avg. business rate |
|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | 206,953 | 17.69¢ |
| Massachusetts Electric Co | 164,467 | 25.66¢ |
| City of Taunton | 4,709 | 18.74¢ |
| Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co | 4,614 | 31.11¢ |
| Town of Middleborough | 3,229 | 14.89¢ |
| City of Chicopee | 2,806 | 17.70¢ |
| City of Holyoke | 2,777 | 14.66¢ |
| Town of Braintree | 2,716 | 17.31¢ |
| City of Peabody | 2,690 | 19.36¢ |
| City of Norwood | 2,146 | 19.54¢ |
"Avg. business rate" is what each utility's full-service commercial customers paid on average in 2025 (revenue ÷ kWh sold), shown only for utilities with at least 100 business customers.
Can businesses choose an electricity supplier in Massachusetts?
Yes. Businesses in Massachusetts can buy electricity from a licensed retail supplier, and many sign fixed-price contracts to make costs predictable. The local utility still delivers the power.
Compare current offers on the official state site: Energy Switch Massachusetts.
How to lower your business electricity cost
- Check your rate schedule. Utilities put businesses on rate classes by size and usage. Ask your utility whether another schedule, such as a time-of-use rate, fits how you use power.
- Manage demand charges. If your bill has a demand charge, it is set by your highest short burst of usage in the month. Staggering when large equipment starts can lower it.
- Compare supply offers. Check the price per kWh, contract length, early-termination fees and what happens when the contract ends before you sign.
Business electricity rates in neighboring states
| State | Price per kWh |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 19.87¢ |
| New Hampshire | 20.63¢ |
| Vermont | 20.71¢ |
| Rhode Island | 23.43¢ |
| New York | 24.18¢ |
| Massachusetts | 24.41¢ |
Massachusetts business electricity FAQ
What is the average business electric bill in Massachusetts?
Commercial customers in Massachusetts paid an average of $1,153 a month over the last 12 months, using 4,791 kWh. This average covers every kind of business, from small shops to large offices, so a small business will usually pay much less.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Massachusetts?
The average commercial rate was 24.41¢ per kWh in July 2026, 68.0% above the U.S. average of 14.53¢. Industrial customers paid 20.25¢ per kWh, and homes paid 30.49¢.
Can businesses choose their electricity supplier in Massachusetts?
Yes. Businesses in Massachusetts can buy electricity from a licensed retail supplier, while the local utility keeps delivering it. Official offers are listed on Energy Switch Massachusetts.
What is a demand charge?
Many commercial rates include a demand charge based on the highest amount of power (kW) a business draws during a short interval, often 15 or 30 minutes, in the billing month. Starting large equipment at different times can lower it.
MA commercial and industrial electricity prices and bills: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail sales data (forms EIA-861M and EIA-861), latest month July 2026. Utilities: EIA-861 (2025). Bills and usage are revenue and sales divided by customers. Last updated 2026-10-20.