Eversource Western Massachusetts Electricity Rate: $0.36/kWh
Eversource Western Massachusetts currently charges $0.36 per kilowatt-hour for residential electricity in Massachusetts. That's 116% above the national average of $0.17/kWh, costing the typical household about $3,914 per year.
Current Rate
$0.36/kWh
Annual Cost
$3,914
vs National
+116%
Solar Savings
$127k
What This Means for Your Electric Bill
At $0.36/kWh, a typical Massachusetts household using 900 kWh per month pays approximately $326/month or $3,914/year for electricity alone.
High Rate Alert
Eversource Western Massachusetts's rate of $0.36/kWh is significantly above the national average. Homeowners in this service area see some of the strongest returns from solar installation.
With solar, an 8kW system producing approximately 9,600 kWh annually could offset $3,479/year in electricity costs. Over 25 years with 3% annual rate increases, total savings reach an estimated $126,843.
Solar Savings Calculator for Eversource Western Massachusetts
See how much solar could save you at Eversource Western Massachusetts's current rate of $0.36/kWh.
$2,400
10.3 yr
$87,502
100%
Based on Eversource Western Massachusetts rate of $0.36/kWh, 1,200 kWh/kW annual production, $3.10/W system cost ($24,800 total), no federal tax credit (Section 25D expired Dec 2025), 3% annual rate escalation, 0.4% panel degradation. Cash purchase assumed.
Heat Pump Operating Cost on Eversource Western Massachusetts
At $0.36/kWh, here is what a cold-climate heat pump costs to run annually in MA compared to natural gas.
$2,609/yr
~7,200 kWh/year
$2,200/yr
MA average household
-$409/yr
19% more than natural gas
Heat pump estimate assumes COP 3.0 cold-climate unit, typical MA heating/cooling load.Natural Gas cost based on EIA state-average residential prices. Actual costs vary by home size, insulation, and climate zone.
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