What is the average electricity rate in Hardwick, Massachusetts?

The average residential electricity rate in Hardwick 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 Hardwick?

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

Which electric company serves Hardwick, Massachusetts?

Electricity in Hardwick 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 Hardwick?

Hardwick 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 Hardwick electricity rates compare to Massachusetts averages?

Hardwick'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 Hardwick?

To start electric service in Hardwick, 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.

Hardwick, 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

$2.19/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$130

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$115

per month

Gas & Electricity in Hardwick, Massachusetts

In Hardwick, Massachusetts, Eversource handles electricity distribution and Eversource Gas manages natural gas service. Massachusetts residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs.

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

Electric Utility in Hardwick

Eversource
National Grid
Unitil
Assa Abloy

Natural Gas Utility in Hardwick

Eversource Gas
National Grid
Columbia Gas

Hardwick vs Massachusetts Energy Rates

Metric	Hardwick	Massachusetts Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	27.38¢	28.82¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$2.19	$2.13	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$130	$137	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$115	$112	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Hardwick Residents

As a Massachusetts city, Hardwick 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 Hardwick 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 Hardwick, Massachusetts

The average residential electricity rate in Hardwick is approximately 27.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Hardwick pay an average of $115 per month. The rate is approximately $2.19/therm per therm.
Electricity in Hardwick is distributed by Eversource and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Hardwick natural gas service is provided by Eversource Gas and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Hardwick'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 Hardwick, 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.