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We understand that managing higher electric bills alongside other rising expenses has been challenging. As part of ongoing efforts to reduce energy bill impacts, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is providing $180 million in funding to help reduce your electric bills this winter. For your electricity use from February 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, the rate you pay will be reduced by 25%.

Working collaboratively with our regulator and other utilities in Massachusetts, we have adjusted rates down in recognition of the sustained cold weather that has caused electric bills to be higher than this time last year, putting strain on household budgets.

Here's how it will work:

Residential electric customers will receive a 25% bill reduction in February and March. The "MA Winter Bill Relief" credit will be applied to delivery and supply charges and will be prorated based on the number of February and March service days in your billing cycle. (Please see our FAQs for more details).
Depending on your electric usage, the credit could reduce February and March electric costs by approximately $60 each month*.
15% of the electric bill reduction will be funded by the Commonwealth. The remaining 10% will be recovered on your bill from April through December, with an estimated monthly amount of approximately $5 - $6*.
The winter bill relief credit will be labeled "MA Winter Bill Relief" within the Delivery Services section of your bill.
Because billing cycles often span two months, these credits may appear on bills received in February, March, April, or May, depending on your billing dates.
Customers who receive a Discount Rate - including the new Heat Pump Rate - or any form of financial assistance will continue to receive their full discount or benefit in addition to the winter bill relief credit.

MA Winter Bill Relief FAQs

*Based on current R-1 rates tor average residential electricity usage of 600kWh per month.

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