Quick Answer
Eversource Energy currently charges $0.2836/kWh, up 4.6% year-over-year. An 8 kW solar system saves approximately $2,723/year at this rate.
Eversource Energy Electricity Rate Tracker 2026
Track Eversource Energy's residential electricity rates over time and see how rate changes impact solar panel savings for Massachusetts homeowners.
Current Residential Rate
$0.2836/kWh
Service Territory
Eastern MA, CT, NH
Customers
4M+
Rate Type
regulated
Primary State
Massachusetts
Rate History
Eversource Energy's residential electricity rate from January 2024 to the present. The orange bar represents the current rate.
Rate History Details
| Month | Rate ($/kWh) | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026Current | $0.2836 | +1.7% | Eversource basic service filing |
| June 2025 | $0.2789 | +2.8% | EIA Form 861 |
| January 2025 | $0.2712 | +5.1% | Eversource basic service filing |
| June 2024 | $0.2580 | +5.3% | EIA Form 861 |
| January 2024 | $0.2450 | -- | EIA Form 861 |
What Eversource Energy Rates Mean for Solar
Based on Eversource Energy's current rate of $0.2836/kWh, here is what an average 8 kW residential solar system delivers in savings. These figures assume a system cost of $3.10/W with no federal tax credit (expired Dec 2025), 1,200 kWh/kW annual production, and 0.4% annual panel degradation.
$2,723
8 kW system at current rate
9.1 years
Cash purchase, no ITC
$93,893
3% annual rate escalation
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