What is the average electricity rate in Essex, Massachusetts?

The average residential electricity rate in Essex is approximately 28.24¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $134 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Essex?

Natural gas customers in Essex pay an average of $115 per month. The rate is approximately $2.19/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Essex, Massachusetts?

Electricity in Essex 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 Essex?

Essex 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 Essex electricity rates compare to Massachusetts averages?

Essex's electricity rate of 28.24¢/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 Essex?

To start electric service in Essex, 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.

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

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Electricity Rate

28.24¢/kWh

0.58¢ below the Massachusetts average

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Natural Gas Rate

$2.19/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$134

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$115

per month

Gas & Electricity in Essex, Massachusetts

Essex 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 Essex households.

Compared to the Massachusetts state average of 28.82¢/kWh/kWh, Essex's electricity rate of 28.24¢/kWh is 0.58¢ below the Massachusetts average. As Massachusetts is a deregulated market, Essex residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Essex

Eversource
National Grid
Unitil
Assa Abloy

Natural Gas Utility in Essex

Eversource Gas
National Grid
Columbia Gas

Essex vs Massachusetts Energy Rates

Metric	Essex	Massachusetts Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	28.24¢	28.82¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$2.19	$2.13	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$134	$137	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$115	$112	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Essex Residents

As a Massachusetts city, Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex, Massachusetts

The average residential electricity rate in Essex is approximately 28.24¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $134 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Essex pay an average of $115 per month. The rate is approximately $2.19/therm per therm.
Electricity in Essex is distributed by Eversource and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Essex natural gas service is provided by Eversource Gas and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Essex's electricity rate of 28.24¢/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 Essex, 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.