EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 02115 — Boston, MA

Homes in ZIP 02115 pay about 19.4¢ per kWh (NSTAR Electric Company, Jan–Aug 2026). The Massachusetts average is 30.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price19.4¢per kWh
UtilityNSTAR Electric Company
MA average30.5¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$137458 kWh/month, 2024
Massachusetts has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$97
900 kWh / month$175
1,200 kWh / month$233

Monthly cost at the average price of 19.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 02115 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 02115

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MA
NSTAR Electric Company
Investor Owned
19.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1371,303,076
Massachusetts Electric Co.
Investor Owned · serves Suffolk County
34.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1651,210,113

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Suffolk County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Massachusetts price trend

12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢20222023202420252026Massachusetts averageU.S. averageNSTAR Electric Company 12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢20222023202420252026Massachusetts averageU.S. averageNSTAR Electric Company
Massachusetts averageU.S. averageNSTAR Electric Company
Aug 202630.5¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago-0.2%30.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+37.4%22.2¢
Record high32.7¢Mar 2023
Avg. home bill$236774 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, New England30.5¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the New England region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 02115

How much does electricity cost in 02115?

About 19.4¢ per kWh for homes (NSTAR Electric Company, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $175.

Who is the electric utility for 02115?

NSTAR Electric Company, with about 1,303,076 residential customers in Massachusetts; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.

Is electricity in MA getting more expensive?

The Massachusetts residential average was 30.5¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 0.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.

Can I choose my electricity supplier in MA?

Massachusetts allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.