What is the average electricity rate in Amherst, Massachusetts?

The average residential electricity rate in Amherst is approximately 30.26¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $144 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Amherst?

Natural gas customers in Amherst pay an average of $114 per month. The rate is approximately $2.17/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Amherst, Massachusetts?

Electricity in Amherst 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 Amherst?

Amherst 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 Amherst electricity rates compare to Massachusetts averages?

Amherst's electricity rate of 30.26¢/kWh is above the Massachusetts state average of 28.82¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Amherst?

To start electric service in Amherst, 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.

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

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Electricity Rate

30.26¢/kWh

1.44¢ above the Massachusetts average

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Natural Gas Rate

$2.17/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$144

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$114

per month

Gas & Electricity in Amherst, Massachusetts

Amherst 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 Amherst households.

Compared to the Massachusetts state average of 28.82¢/kWh/kWh, Amherst's electricity rate of 30.26¢/kWh is 1.44¢ above the Massachusetts average. As Massachusetts is a deregulated market, Amherst residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Amherst

Eversource
National Grid
Unitil
Assa Abloy

Natural Gas Utility in Amherst

Eversource Gas
National Grid
Columbia Gas

Amherst vs Massachusetts Energy Rates

Metric	Amherst	Massachusetts Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	30.26¢	28.82¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$2.17	$2.13	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$144	$137	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$114	$112	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Amherst Residents

As a Massachusetts city, Amherst 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 Amherst 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 Amherst, Massachusetts

The average residential electricity rate in Amherst is approximately 30.26¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $144 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Amherst pay an average of $114 per month. The rate is approximately $2.17/therm per therm.
Electricity in Amherst is distributed by Eversource and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Amherst natural gas service is provided by Eversource Gas and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Amherst's electricity rate of 30.26¢/kWh is above the Massachusetts state average of 28.82¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Amherst, 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.