Economy electricity
Cambridge Community Electricity's Economy option currently has a 13.77¢/kWh supply price and meets the state's minimum renewable-energy requirements.
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13.77¢
Cambridge CCE Economy
14.48¢
Cambridge CCE Standard Green
17.32¢
Eversource Basic Service
100%
CCE renewable option
Cambridge electricity options
Compare Cambridge electricity supply choices
Cambridge customers can receive electricity supply through Cambridge Community Electricity, Eversource Basic Service or a competitive electricity supplier.
Standard Green
The default Cambridge Community Electricity option currently costs 14.48¢/kWh and provides 75% total renewable energy content.
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Cambridge's 100% Green option currently costs 14.90¢/kWh and provides electricity from 100% new renewable sources.
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Cambridge operates its own municipal aggregation program while Eversource continues to provide electricity delivery.
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Cambridge electricity rates
Compare Cambridge electricity supply rates
These are current August 2026 supply-price snapshots. Supply is only one component of an electric bill. Eversource delivery and other applicable charges are separate.
● Rate snapshot:
August 2026
| Provider / Program | Supply option | Supply rate* | Rate period | 600 kWh supply* | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge Community Electricity
City of Cambridge municipal aggregation
|
Economy |
13.77¢
/kWh
|
Jan. 2026 – Jan. 2029 | ~$82.62 | Fixed | View |
|
Cambridge Community Electricity
Default Standard Green option
|
Standard Green |
14.48¢
/kWh
|
Jan. 2026 – Jan. 2029 | ~$86.88 | Default | View |
|
Cambridge Community Electricity
100% renewable option
|
100% Green |
14.90¢
/kWh
|
Jan. 2026 – Jan. 2029 | ~$89.40 | 100% Renewable | View |
|
Eversource
Eastern Massachusetts Basic Service
|
Residential Basic Service |
17.32¢
/kWh
|
Aug. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 | ~$103.92 | Basic Service | View |
|
Competitive Suppliers
Massachusetts retail electricity market
|
ZIP-code specific offers |
Varies
/kWh
|
Offer specific | Varies | Competitive | Shop |
* Supply-only comparison. A Cambridge electric bill also includes regulated delivery and other applicable charges. The 600-kWh figures are simple supply calculations and are not estimates of the complete monthly electric bill. Competitive supplier offers can vary by ZIP code, usage, term, eligibility and date.
Cambridge electricity plans
Compare Cambridge Community Electricity options
Cambridge Community Electricity offers three residential and commercial supply options with different prices and renewable-energy content.
CCE Economy
Cambridge Community Electricity
13.77¢
per kWh*
2029
Program period
13.77¢
Supply
~30%
Renewable content
- Current Cambridge CCE Economy rate
- Fixed program price through January 2029
- Meets Massachusetts renewable-energy requirements
- Eversource remains the delivery utility
CCE Standard Green
Default Cambridge CCE option
14.48¢
per kWh*
2029
Program period
75%
Renewable
Fixed
Program price
- Default Cambridge CCE option
- Current rate of 14.48¢/kWh
- 75% total renewable energy content
- Fixed through January 2029
CCE 100% Green
100% renewable option
14.90¢
per kWh*
100%
Renewable
2029
Program period
Fixed
Program price
- 100% renewable electricity option
- Current rate of 14.90¢/kWh
- Electricity from new renewable sources
- Eversource remains the delivery utility
Eversource Basic Service
Eastern Massachusetts residential supply
17.32¢
per kWh*
6 mo.
Rate period
Basic
Supply
Variable
Over time
- Current residential Basic Service supply rate
- August 2026–January 2027 rate period
- Eversource provides delivery service
- Basic Service rates reset periodically
Cambridge electricity guide
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How electricity works in Cambridge
Cambridge electricity service has separate supply and delivery components. You may receive supply through Cambridge Community Electricity, Eversource Basic Service or another eligible supplier, while Eversource continues to handle delivery.
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Supply
The electricity commodity
The supply portion is the electricity itself. Cambridge customers may receive supply through CCE, Eversource Basic Service or a competitive supplier.
Delivery
Eversource electricity delivery
Eversource maintains the local distribution system, meters and delivery infrastructure and responds to outages.
CCE
Cambridge municipal aggregation
Cambridge purchases electricity supply through its municipal aggregation program and offers Economy, Standard Green and 100% Green options.
Supplier
Competitive electricity companies
Massachusetts also allows eligible customers to purchase electricity supply from licensed competitive suppliers with different rates, terms and renewable-energy content.
Understand your Cambridge electric bill
What determines your electricity bill?
The advertised cents-per-kWh supply rate is not the same thing as the total amount on your monthly electric bill.
Electricity supply
The cost of generating and procuring the electricity. This is the portion affected by your choice of CCE, Basic Service or another supplier.
Eversource delivery
Delivery charges cover the electric distribution system, transmission and other regulated delivery-related costs.
Renewable energy
Cambridge Community Electricity provides different renewable-energy levels, including Standard Green and 100% Green.
Before you switch
Five things to check before choosing a Cambridge plan
Compare the cents-per-kWh supply rate with your current electricity supply price.
Check how long the quoted supply rate remains in effect.
Competitive suppliers can have different contract periods, renewal terms or cancellation conditions.
Compare the renewable percentage if clean-energy content is important to you.
Cambridge electricity providers
Electricity supply options for Cambridge customers
Cambridge has a municipal electricity aggregation program in addition to Eversource Basic Service and Massachusetts' competitive electricity market.
Cambridge service areas
Electricity information by Cambridge neighborhood
Electricity supply availability can depend on your exact address, utility account and eligibility. Use your ZIP code when checking competitive offers.
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Cambridge electricity FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Important information before changing electricity supply in Cambridge.
What are the electricity providers in Cambridge?
Cambridge electricity customers can receive
supply through Cambridge Community Electricity,
Eversource Basic Service or licensed competitive
electricity suppliers. Eversource remains the
local delivery utility.
What is the current Eversource electricity rate in Cambridge?
The current Eversource Eastern Massachusetts
residential Basic Service supply rate is
17.32¢ per kWh for August 1, 2026 through
January 31, 2027. This is the supply portion
only and does not represent the complete
electric bill.
What is Cambridge Community Electricity?
Cambridge Community Electricity, or CCE,
is the City of Cambridge's municipal
electricity aggregation program. It provides
participating customers with electricity
supply options while Eversource continues
to provide electricity delivery.
What are the current Cambridge Community Electricity rates?
The current CCE supply rates are 13.77¢/kWh
for Economy, 14.48¢/kWh for Standard Green
and 14.90¢/kWh for 100% Green. The current
program prices are fixed from January 2026
through January 2029.
Is Cambridge Community Electricity renewable?
Yes. CCE provides several renewable-energy
options. The current Standard Green option
provides 75% total renewable energy content,
while the 100% Green option provides electricity
from 100% new renewable sources.
Does Eversource deliver electricity in Cambridge?
Yes. Eversource continues to provide electricity
delivery service in Cambridge, including the
local distribution system and outage response,
regardless of whether your electricity supply
comes from CCE, Eversource Basic Service or
another eligible supplier.
Is Cambridge electricity deregulated?
Massachusetts allows eligible customers to
choose competitive electricity supply products.
Cambridge also operates a municipal aggregation
program. Electricity delivery remains regulated
and is provided by the local electric utility.
Is Cambridge Community Electricity cheaper than Eversource?
The current Cambridge CCE supply rates are
below the current Eversource Basic Service
residential supply rate of 17.32¢/kWh.
However, supply is only one component of
the electric bill, so these figures should
not be treated as a comparison of complete
monthly bills.
How do I find electricity rates in Cambridge?
Start with your ZIP code and identify your
electric utility. Then review the supply
rate, rate period, renewable content,
contract terms and applicable fees. Compare
the complete bill rather than relying only
on the advertised supply rate.
Electricity pricing disclosure: Cambridge electricity pricing consists of separate supply and delivery components. Rates shown on this page are August 2026 supply-rate snapshots. Eversource Basic Service residential supply is 17.32¢/kWh for August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027. Current Cambridge Community Electricity rates are 13.77¢/kWh Economy, 14.48¢/kWh Standard Green and 14.90¢/kWh 100% Green. Competitive supplier offers can vary by ZIP code, contract, eligibility and date. Verify the current rate and supplier terms before enrolling.