Massachusetts Commercial Electricity & Natural Gas

Massachusetts Has the Highest Business Rates on the Mainland

Massachusetts commercial electricity averaged about 24.02¢/kWh in April 2026 (EIA) — the highest of any state in the continental U.S. and roughly 78% above the national average. Commercial natural gas averaged about $17.50 per Mcf, also among the nation's highest. For Massachusetts businesses, energy is a major operating cost, and competitively shopping supply is one of the highest-impact cost levers available. Compare MA in our electricity rates by state and gas rates by state tables.

Why Massachusetts Rates Are the Highest

Massachusetts sits at the heart of ISO New England (ISO-NE), where winter natural gas pipeline constraints are most acute. In cold snaps, heating and power generation compete for scarce pipeline capacity, spiking both gas and electricity prices. Combined with high transmission costs, aggressive clean-energy policy charges, and limited in-region generation, this produces the nation's steepest mainland rates. See why prices vary by region and pipeline capacity impact.

How Massachusetts Energy Choice Works

Your utility — Eversource, National Grid, or Unitil — delivers power and gas and handles outages, while you choose a competitive licensed supplier for the supply portion. If you don't shop, you pay Basic Service (electricity) or the default gas supply rate, both of which pass through market volatility. A competitive fixed rate locks in budget certainty against sharp seasonal swings. See the Massachusetts electricity choice guide and Massachusetts natural gas choice guide.

How to Lower Your Massachusetts Energy Costs

• Shop supply and lock a fixed rate — at 24¢/kWh, competitive bids deliver large dollar savings. See comparing supplier offers.
• Protect against winter gas spikes with a fixed gas rate before heating season. See the Winter 2026-2027 outlook.
• Time your lock for shoulder months. See best time to lock in rates.
• Attack demand charges with the demand charge calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average commercial electricity rate in Massachusetts? About 24.02¢/kWh (EIA, April 2026) — the highest in the continental U.S., driven by ISO-NE winter gas constraints, transmission costs, and clean-energy policy charges.

Can Massachusetts businesses choose their energy supplier? Yes. Commercial customers shop competitive licensed suppliers for both electricity and natural gas supply, while Eversource, National Grid, or Unitil continues delivery.

Is switching worth it in Massachusetts? Because MA has the highest mainland rates, competitive fixed rates produce some of the largest dollar savings in the country and shield budgets from steep winter volatility.

Get a free Massachusetts commercial rate review. Contact us or call 833-264-7776.