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Eversource and National Grid Customers Face Electric Utility Rate Increases August 1July 31, 2025

BOSTON –– Electric utility rates for most Massachusetts customers will increase on August 1, rising from $13.4 to $14.8 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) in Eversource’s service territory and from $14.7 to $15.4 cents/kWh in National Grid territory. Unitil, which serves electric customers in just four Massachusetts municipalities, is the only utility in the state […]

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How Did Your State Score On Electricity Competition — And How Can They Improve?June 19, 2025

Fourteen states currently have a fully restructured competitive electricity market. Nine states are partially restructured. In total, more than 20 states have some form of a competitive electric market. But how great is access to competition in those states? To take a closer look at how state governments and regulators are supporting their residents –– […]

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Are Pennsylvanians Paying Less For Electricity Today Than They Did In 1996?June 3, 2025

Over the past 30 years, costs for everyday essentials have climbed — milk is up 34%, eggs by 65%. But what about the electricity powering your fridge?  Surprisingly, Pennsylvania shoppers could be paying about the same for electricity in 2024 as they did in 1996 — if they take advantage of the state’s competitive energy […]

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