What is the average electricity rate in Sunderland, Massachusetts?

The average residential electricity rate in Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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

Which electric company serves Sunderland, Massachusetts?

Electricity in Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

Sunderland 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 Sunderland electricity rates compare to Massachusetts averages?

Sunderland'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 Sunderland?

To start electric service in Sunderland, 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.

Sunderland, 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

$2.22/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$130

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$116

per month

Gas & Electricity in Sunderland, Massachusetts

Sunderland, Massachusetts is served by Eversource for electricity and Eversource Gas for natural gas. Rates in Sunderland are comparable to the Massachusetts state average of 28.82¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

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

Electric Utility in Sunderland

Eversource
National Grid
Unitil
Assa Abloy

Natural Gas Utility in Sunderland

Eversource Gas
National Grid
Columbia Gas

Sunderland vs Massachusetts Energy Rates

Metric	Sunderland	Massachusetts Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	27.38¢	28.82¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$2.22	$2.13	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$130	$137	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$116	$112	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Sunderland Residents

As a Massachusetts city, Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland, Massachusetts

The average residential electricity rate in Sunderland is approximately 27.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Sunderland pay an average of $116 per month. The rate is approximately $2.22/therm per therm.
Electricity in Sunderland is distributed by Eversource and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Sunderland natural gas service is provided by Eversource Gas and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Sunderland'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 Sunderland, 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.