What is the average electricity rate in Braintree, Massachusetts?

The average residential electricity rate in Braintree 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 Braintree?

Natural gas customers in Braintree pay an average of $109 per month. The rate is approximately $2.07/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Braintree, Massachusetts?

Electricity in Braintree 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 Braintree?

Braintree 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 Braintree electricity rates compare to Massachusetts averages?

Braintree'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 Braintree?

To start electric service in Braintree, 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.

Braintree, 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

$2.07/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$133

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$109

per month

Gas & Electricity in Braintree, Massachusetts

Braintree 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 Braintree households.

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

Electric Utility in Braintree

Eversource
National Grid
Unitil
Assa Abloy

Natural Gas Utility in Braintree

Eversource Gas
National Grid
Columbia Gas

Braintree vs Massachusetts Energy Rates

Metric	Braintree	Massachusetts Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	27.96¢	28.82¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$2.07	$2.13	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$133	$137	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$109	$112	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Braintree Residents

As a Massachusetts city, Braintree 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 Braintree 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 Braintree, Massachusetts

The average residential electricity rate in Braintree is approximately 27.96¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $133 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Braintree pay an average of $109 per month. The rate is approximately $2.07/therm per therm.
Electricity in Braintree is distributed by Eversource and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Braintree natural gas service is provided by Eversource Gas and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Braintree'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 Braintree, 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.