Massachusetts Electricity: Generation Mix and Retail Prices
Massachusetts generated 23.1 TWh of electricity in 2025, 77% of it from gas. The average retail price was 25.56 US cents/kWh in 2025. These are EIA statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are not real time.
Key Facts
- Massachusetts generated 23.1 TWh of electricity in 2025, the 41st most of the 51 states and DC.
- Gas was the largest source of Massachusetts's electricity in 2025, at 77.3% of generation.
- Solar was the second largest source of Massachusetts's electricity in 2025, at 11.0% of generation.
- Massachusetts's electricity generation fell from 38.5 TWh in 2001 to 23.1 TWh in 2025.
- The average retail price of electricity in Massachusetts was 25.56 US cents/kWh in 2025, the 5th highest of the 51 states and DC.
- Residential customers in Massachusetts paid an average of 30.48 US cents/kWh in 2025.
- Massachusetts generated 1.41 TWh of electricity in June 2026.
Key Figures
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 23.1 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Generation rank | 41 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Average retail price, all sectors | 25.56 US cents/kWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Price rank, highest first | 5 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail sales | 51.7 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail customers | 3,483,694 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail revenue | USD 13,223 million | 2025 · EIA |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 17.8 TWh | 77.3% |
| Solar | 2.53 TWh | 11.0% |
| Bioenergy | 875 GWh | 3.8% |
| Other | 838 GWh | 3.6% |
| Hydro | 827 GWh | 3.6% |
| Oil | 402 GWh | 1.7% |
| Wind | 210 GWh | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025. Utility scale generation, all sectors; small scale solar is not included.
Year by Year
EIA annual statistics, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas | Solar | Bioenergy | Other | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11.7 TWh | n/a | 1.31 TWh | 771 GWh | 703 GWh |
| 2002 | 15.9 TWh | n/a | 1.27 TWh | 783 GWh | 875 GWh |
| 2003 | 22.4 TWh | n/a | 1.25 TWh | 810 GWh | 1.08 TWh |
| 2004 | 21.0 TWh | n/a | 1.23 TWh | 801 GWh | 998 GWh |
| 2005 | 20.4 TWh | n/a | 1.26 TWh | 772 GWh | 1.04 TWh |
| 2006 | 23.3 TWh | n/a | 1.28 TWh | 782 GWh | 1.51 TWh |
| 2007 | 24.9 TWh | n/a | 1.24 TWh | 748 GWh | 797 GWh |
| 2008 | 21.5 TWh | 0.08 GWh | 1.25 TWh | 773 GWh | 1.16 TWh |
| 2009 | 21.0 TWh | 0.04 GWh | 1.22 TWh | 761 GWh | 1.20 TWh |
| 2010 | 25.6 TWh | 0.93 GWh | 1.25 TWh | 771 GWh | 996 GWh |
| 2011 | 25.9 TWh | 4.76 GWh | 1.14 TWh | 860 GWh | 1.15 TWh |
| 2012 | 24.7 TWh | 29.6 GWh | 1.16 TWh | 877 GWh | 912 GWh |
| 2013 | 21.3 TWh | 106 GWh | 1.14 TWh | 876 GWh | 992 GWh |
| 2014 | 18.5 TWh | 306 GWh | 1.20 TWh | 878 GWh | 902 GWh |
| 2015 | 21.0 TWh | 451 GWh | 1.17 TWh | 868 GWh | 827 GWh |
| 2016 | 21.1 TWh | 609 GWh | 1.20 TWh | 858 GWh | 713 GWh |
| 2017 | 22.2 TWh | 788 GWh | 1.16 TWh | 827 GWh | 1.04 TWh |
| 2018 | 18.4 TWh | 978 GWh | 1.17 TWh | 846 GWh | 1.13 TWh |
| 2019 | 15.4 TWh | 1.16 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 910 GWh | 976 GWh |
| 2020 | 14.2 TWh | 1.40 TWh | 1.01 TWh | 911 GWh | 844 GWh |
| 2021 | 15.0 TWh | 1.59 TWh | 973 GWh | 924 GWh | 1.12 TWh |
| 2022 | 15.8 TWh | 1.93 TWh | 937 GWh | 930 GWh | 877 GWh |
| 2023 | 14.8 TWh | 2.01 TWh | 914 GWh | 928 GWh | 1.17 TWh |
| 2024 | 16.2 TWh | 2.13 TWh | 925 GWh | 917 GWh | 881 GWh |
| 2025 | 17.8 TWh | 2.53 TWh | 875 GWh | 838 GWh | 827 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Largest source | Average retail price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.1 TWh | Gas 77.3% | 25.56 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 20.9 TWh | Gas 77.5% | 23.94 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 19.7 TWh | Gas 75.0% | 23.21 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 21.0 TWh | Gas 75.0% | 21.27 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 19.5 TWh | Gas 77.1% | 19.06 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 18.2 TWh | Gas 77.8% | 18.19 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 21.5 TWh | Gas 71.6% | 18.40 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 27.2 TWh | Gas 67.7% | 18.50 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 32.2 TWh | Gas 68.8% | 17.12 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 32.0 TWh | Gas 66.2% | 16.48 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Retail Electricity Prices
Average revenue per kWh sold, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, US cents/kWh
| Year | All sectors | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11.55 US cents/kWh | 12.47 US cents/kWh | 11.64 US cents/kWh | 9.37 US cents/kWh |
| 2002 | 10.06 US cents/kWh | 10.93 US cents/kWh | 10.02 US cents/kWh | 8.34 US cents/kWh |
| 2003 | 10.56 US cents/kWh | 11.60 US cents/kWh | 10.48 US cents/kWh | 8.93 US cents/kWh |
| 2004 | 10.77 US cents/kWh | 11.75 US cents/kWh | 10.99 US cents/kWh | 8.48 US cents/kWh |
| 2005 | 12.18 US cents/kWh | 13.44 US cents/kWh | 12.42 US cents/kWh | 9.22 US cents/kWh |
| 2006 | 15.45 US cents/kWh | 16.60 US cents/kWh | 15.54 US cents/kWh | 13.04 US cents/kWh |
| 2007 | 15.16 US cents/kWh | 16.23 US cents/kWh | 15.20 US cents/kWh | 13.03 US cents/kWh |
| 2008 | 16.23 US cents/kWh | 17.56 US cents/kWh | 16.07 US cents/kWh | 14.14 US cents/kWh |
| 2009 | 15.45 US cents/kWh | 16.87 US cents/kWh | 15.37 US cents/kWh | 14.07 US cents/kWh |
| 2010 | 14.26 US cents/kWh | 14.59 US cents/kWh | 14.53 US cents/kWh | 13.71 US cents/kWh |
| 2011 | 14.11 US cents/kWh | 14.67 US cents/kWh | 14.33 US cents/kWh | 13.38 US cents/kWh |
| 2012 | 13.79 US cents/kWh | 14.91 US cents/kWh | 13.84 US cents/kWh | 12.57 US cents/kWh |
| 2013 | 14.51 US cents/kWh | 15.83 US cents/kWh | 14.23 US cents/kWh | 13.18 US cents/kWh |
| 2014 | 15.35 US cents/kWh | 17.39 US cents/kWh | 14.68 US cents/kWh | 12.74 US cents/kWh |
| 2015 | 16.90 US cents/kWh | 19.83 US cents/kWh | 15.79 US cents/kWh | 13.54 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 16.48 US cents/kWh | 19.00 US cents/kWh | 15.60 US cents/kWh | 13.38 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 17.12 US cents/kWh | 20.06 US cents/kWh | 15.93 US cents/kWh | 13.88 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 18.50 US cents/kWh | 21.61 US cents/kWh | 17.17 US cents/kWh | 14.89 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 18.40 US cents/kWh | 21.92 US cents/kWh | 16.80 US cents/kWh | 14.76 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 18.19 US cents/kWh | 21.97 US cents/kWh | 16.03 US cents/kWh | 14.51 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 19.06 US cents/kWh | 22.89 US cents/kWh | 16.99 US cents/kWh | 15.18 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 21.27 US cents/kWh | 25.97 US cents/kWh | 18.67 US cents/kWh | 17.06 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 23.21 US cents/kWh | 29.61 US cents/kWh | 19.62 US cents/kWh | 17.88 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 23.94 US cents/kWh | 29.35 US cents/kWh | 20.90 US cents/kWh | 18.19 US cents/kWh |
| 2025 | 25.56 US cents/kWh | 30.48 US cents/kWh | 23.08 US cents/kWh | 19.35 US cents/kWh |
| Sector, 2025 | Average price | Sales | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | 25.56 US cents/kWh | 51.7 TWh | 3,483,694 |
| Residential | 30.48 US cents/kWh | 20.9 TWh | 3,030,934 |
| Commercial | 23.08 US cents/kWh | 24.6 TWh | 443,074 |
| Industrial | 19.35 US cents/kWh | 5.97 TWh | 9,684 |
| Transportation | 9.43 US cents/kWh | 300 GWh | 2 |
Prices are average revenue per kWh sold, including delivery charges and taxes collected by utilities, in nominal US cents.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
EIA monthly statistics, preliminary for recent months| Month | Generation | Average price, all sectors | Residential price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.41 TWh | 25.72 US cents/kWh | 29.61 US cents/kWh |
| May 2026 | 1.07 TWh | 25.12 US cents/kWh | 28.82 US cents/kWh |
| April 2026 | 1.48 TWh | 25.28 US cents/kWh | 29.45 US cents/kWh |
| March 2026 | 1.38 TWh | 26.43 US cents/kWh | 30.21 US cents/kWh |
| February 2026 | 1.70 TWh | 27.06 US cents/kWh | 30.46 US cents/kWh |
| January 2026 | 2.14 TWh | 27.61 US cents/kWh | 31.16 US cents/kWh |
| December 2025 | 2.07 TWh | 26.72 US cents/kWh | 30.88 US cents/kWh |
| November 2025 | 1.98 TWh | 25.91 US cents/kWh | 31.22 US cents/kWh |
| October 2025 | 1.97 TWh | 24.77 US cents/kWh | 31.37 US cents/kWh |
| September 2025 | 1.75 TWh | 24.72 US cents/kWh | 30.41 US cents/kWh |
| August 2025 | 2.26 TWh | 25.82 US cents/kWh | 30.61 US cents/kWh |
| July 2025 | 2.74 TWh | 25.85 US cents/kWh | 30.07 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of June 2026.