What is the average electricity rate in Bedford, Massachusetts?

The average residential electricity rate in Bedford is approximately 27.96¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $133 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Bedford?

Natural gas customers in Bedford pay an average of $116 per month. The rate is approximately $2.22/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Bedford, Massachusetts?

Electricity in Bedford 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 Bedford?

Bedford 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 Bedford electricity rates compare to Massachusetts averages?

Bedford's electricity rate of 27.96¢/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 Bedford?

To start electric service in Bedford, 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.

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

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Electricity Rate

27.96¢/kWh

0.86¢ below the Massachusetts average

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Natural Gas Rate

$2.22/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$133

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$116

per month

Gas & Electricity in Bedford, Massachusetts

Bedford is a community in Massachusetts served by Eversource for electric and Eversource Gas for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Massachusetts's statewide energy market and the region's cold winters, mild summers climate.

Compared to the Massachusetts state average of 28.82¢/kWh/kWh, Bedford's electricity rate of 27.96¢/kWh is 0.86¢ below the Massachusetts average. As Massachusetts is a deregulated market, Bedford residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Bedford

Eversource
National Grid
Unitil
Assa Abloy

Natural Gas Utility in Bedford

Eversource Gas
National Grid
Columbia Gas

Bedford vs Massachusetts Energy Rates

Metric	Bedford	Massachusetts Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	27.96¢	28.82¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$2.22	$2.13	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$133	$137	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$116	$112	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Bedford Residents

As a Massachusetts city, Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford, Massachusetts

The average residential electricity rate in Bedford is approximately 27.96¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $133 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Bedford pay an average of $116 per month. The rate is approximately $2.22/therm per therm.
Electricity in Bedford is distributed by Eversource and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Bedford natural gas service is provided by Eversource Gas and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Bedford's electricity rate of 27.96¢/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 Bedford, 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.