What is the average electricity rate in Alford, Massachusetts?

The average residential electricity rate in Alford is approximately 27.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Alford?

Natural gas customers in Alford pay an average of $110 per month. The rate is approximately $2.09/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Alford, Massachusetts?

Electricity in Alford is distributed by Eversource and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Alford?

Alford natural gas service is provided by Eversource Gas and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Alford electricity rates compare to Massachusetts averages?

Alford's electricity rate of 27.38¢/kWh is below the Massachusetts state average of 28.82¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Alford?

To start electric service in Alford, contact Eversource and National Grid. For gas service, contact Eversource Gas and National Grid. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Alford, Massachusetts Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

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Electricity Rate

27.38¢/kWh

1.44¢ below the Massachusetts average

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Natural Gas Rate

$2.09/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$130

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$110

per month

Gas & Electricity in Alford, Massachusetts

Alford residents in Massachusetts receive electric service through Eversource and natural gas distribution from Eversource Gas. Massachusetts's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Alford households.

Compared to the Massachusetts state average of 28.82¢/kWh/kWh, Alford's electricity rate of 27.38¢/kWh is 1.44¢ below the Massachusetts average. As Massachusetts is a deregulated market, Alford residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Alford

Eversource
National Grid
Unitil
Assa Abloy

Natural Gas Utility in Alford

Eversource Gas
National Grid
Columbia Gas

Alford vs Massachusetts Energy Rates

Metric	Alford	Massachusetts Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	27.38¢	28.82¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$2.09	$2.13	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$130	$137	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$110	$112	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Alford Residents

As a Massachusetts city, Alford residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Mass Save
✅ LIHEAP
✅ Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Fund
✅ Green Communities Program

Energy-Saving Tips for Alford Residents

✓ Insulate your attic to at least R-49 to reduce winter heat loss by up to 15%.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set it to 68°F while home, 60°F while sleeping or away.
✓ Seal air leaks around windows and doors before the heating season to cut drafts.
✓ Schedule an annual furnace tune-up every fall to maintain peak efficiency.
✓ Use heavy drapes on north-facing windows during winter to reduce cold air infiltration.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Alford, Massachusetts

The average residential electricity rate in Alford is approximately 27.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Alford pay an average of $110 per month. The rate is approximately $2.09/therm per therm.
Electricity in Alford is distributed by Eversource and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Alford natural gas service is provided by Eversource Gas and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Alford's electricity rate of 27.38¢/kWh is below the Massachusetts state average of 28.82¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Alford, contact Eversource and National Grid. For gas service, contact Eversource Gas and National Grid. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.