Lowell Green 5
The Optional Green 5 product has a current supply rate of 13.655¢/kWh and includes additional renewable energy content.
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Electricity supply and delivery are separate portions of a Massachusetts electric bill. Always review the current supplier terms, rate, contract period, renewable content and applicable fees before enrolling.
13.655¢
Lowell Optional Green 5
15.255¢
Lowell Standard supply
17.185¢
National Grid Basic supply
100%
Lowell Green 100 option
Lowell electricity options
Compare Lowell electricity supply choices
Lowell electricity customers can receive supply through National Grid Basic Service, the City's Community Choice program or a competitive electricity supplier.
Long-term rate
Lowell's current Community Choice contract has fixed program rates through December 2027.
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Lowell offers additional renewable energy options, including Green 5 and Green 100.
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Lowell operates a municipal aggregation program while National Grid remains responsible for electricity delivery.
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Lowell electricity rates
Compare Lowell electricity supply rates
These are current August 2026 supply-price snapshots. Supply is only one component of a Lowell electric bill. National Grid delivery charges and other applicable charges are separate.
● Rate snapshot:
August 2026
| Provider / Program | Supply option | Supply rate* | Rate period | 600 kWh supply* | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lowell Community Choice Power Supply
City of Lowell municipal aggregation
|
Optional Green 5 |
13.655¢
/kWh
|
Through Dec. 2027 | ~$81.93 | Renewable | View |
|
Lowell Community Choice Power Supply
Current default Standard product
|
Standard |
15.255¢
/kWh
|
Through Dec. 2027 | ~$91.53 | Default | View |
|
Lowell Community Choice Power Supply
100% renewable option
|
Optional Green 100 |
16.575¢
/kWh
|
Through Dec. 2027 | ~$99.45 | 100% Renewable | View |
|
National Grid
Massachusetts Electric Basic Service
|
Residential Basic Service |
17.185¢
/kWh
|
Aug. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 | ~$103.11 | Basic Service | View |
|
Competitive Suppliers
Massachusetts retail electricity market
|
ZIP-code specific offers |
Varies
/kWh
|
Offer specific | Varies | Competitive | Shop |
* Supply-only comparison. A Lowell electric bill also includes National Grid delivery and other applicable charges. The 600-kWh figures above are simple supply calculations and are not estimates of the complete monthly electric bill. Competitive supplier rates can vary by ZIP code, offer, term and eligibility.
Lowell electricity plans
Compare Lowell plans by price and renewable content
Lowell customers can compare municipal aggregation plans, National Grid Basic Service and competitive electricity suppliers.
Lowell Green 5
Lowell Community Choice Power Supply
13.655¢
per kWh*
2027
Contract end
13.655¢
Supply
+5%
Class I RECs
- 13.655¢/kWh current supply rate
- Fixed through December 2027
- Additional 5% Massachusetts Class I RECs
- National Grid continues delivery service
Lowell Standard
Community Choice default product
15.255¢
per kWh*
2027
Contract end
+45%
Voluntary Class I
Fixed
Contract
- Current default Community Choice product
- 15.255¢/kWh supply rate
- Additional Massachusetts Class I renewable content
- Rate fixed through December 2027
Lowell Green 100
100% renewable option
16.575¢
per kWh*
100%
Renewable
2027
Contract end
Fixed
Contract
- 100% renewable electricity option
- 16.575¢/kWh supply rate
- Fixed through December 2027
- National Grid remains the delivery utility
National Grid Basic Service
Massachusetts Electric residential supply
17.185¢
per kWh*
6 mo.
Rate period
Basic
Supply
Variable
Over time
- Current residential Basic Service supply rate
- August 2026–January 2027 rate period
- National Grid provides delivery service
- Basic Service rates reset periodically
Lowell electricity guide
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How electricity supply works in Lowell
Lowell electricity customers generally receive delivery service through National Grid while choosing among different electricity supply options. The supply company and delivery utility are separate parts of Massachusetts electricity service.
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Supply
The electricity itself
This is the portion of your bill associated with purchasing the electricity. It can come from National Grid Basic Service, Lowell Community Choice or an eligible competitive supplier.
Delivery
National Grid
National Grid delivers electricity, maintains the local distribution system, reads meters and handles delivery-related service.
Lowell CCE
Municipal aggregation
Lowell pools participating electricity demand and competitively procures supply on behalf of eligible customers.
Supplier
Competitive electricity companies
Massachusetts licenses competitive suppliers offering products with different prices, terms and renewable-energy content.
Understand your Lowell electric bill
What determines your Lowell electricity bill?
The cents-per-kWh supply rate is only one part of what appears on your electric bill.
Electricity supply
This is the cost of the electricity purchased for your account. National Grid, Lowell Community Choice or a competitive supplier may provide this portion.
National Grid delivery
Delivery charges support the local electric distribution system and other regulated delivery-related costs.
Renewable programs
Some supply products include additional Massachusetts Class I renewable-energy content or renewable energy certificates.
Before you switch
Five things to check before choosing a Lowell plan
Compare the cents-per-kWh supply price with the rate currently listed on your electric bill.
Check the dates during which the quoted supply rate applies.
Competitive suppliers may have different cancellation or early termination terms.
Review the amount and type of renewable energy content included with the product.
Lowell electricity providers
Electricity supply options available to Lowell customers
Lowell has a municipal electricity aggregation program, while National Grid remains the local electric delivery utility. Massachusetts also permits eligible customers to choose competitive electricity suppliers.
Lowell service areas
Electricity information for Lowell neighborhoods
Supply availability and competitive offers can depend on your exact service address, utility account and ZIP code.
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Lowell electricity FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Important information before switching electricity supply in Lowell.
What are the electricity providers in Lowell?
Lowell customers can receive electricity
supply through National Grid Basic Service,
Lowell's Community Choice Power Supply
Program or eligible competitive electricity
suppliers. National Grid remains the
delivery utility.
What is the current National Grid electricity rate in Lowell?
National Grid's current residential Basic
Service supply rate is 17.185¢ per kWh
for the August 1, 2026 through January 31,
2027 rate period. This is the supply
portion only and does not represent the
complete electric bill.
What is Lowell Community Choice Power Supply?
Lowell Community Choice Power Supply is
the City's municipal aggregation program.
The City competitively procures electricity
supply for participating customers while
National Grid continues to provide delivery
service.
What are the current Lowell Community Choice rates?
The current Lowell program rates are
15.255¢/kWh for Standard,
13.655¢/kWh for Optional Green 5 and
16.575¢/kWh for Optional Green 100.
The current contract runs through
December 2027.
Does National Grid deliver electricity in Lowell?
Yes. National Grid is responsible for
electricity delivery in Lowell, including
the local distribution system and delivery
service, regardless of which eligible
electricity supplier provides the supply
portion of the bill.
Is Lowell electricity deregulated?
Massachusetts allows eligible customers
to choose competitive electricity supply
products. Lowell also operates a municipal
aggregation program. Electricity delivery
remains with National Grid.
Is Lowell Community Choice cheaper than National Grid?
The current Lowell Community Choice supply
rates are below National Grid's current
residential Basic Service supply rate.
However, supply is only one component of
an electric bill. Delivery and other
applicable charges are separate, so supply
rates should not be treated as complete
monthly bill estimates.
Is Lowell Community Choice renewable?
Yes. Lowell offers multiple renewable-energy
options. Optional Green 5 includes additional
Massachusetts Class I renewable energy
content, while Optional Green 100 is the
program's 100% renewable option.
How do I find electricity plans in Lowell?
Enter your five-digit ZIP code to identify
electricity supply options available to your
address. When reviewing an offer, check the
supply rate, contract term, renewable content,
cancellation provisions and any applicable
fees.
Electricity pricing disclosure: Lowell electricity pricing consists of separate supply and delivery components. Rates shown on this page are August 2026 supply-rate snapshots. National Grid residential Basic Service is 17.185¢/kWh for August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027. Lowell Community Choice rates are 15.255¢/kWh Standard, 13.655¢/kWh Optional Green 5 and 16.575¢/kWh Optional Green 100 under the current contract through December 2027. Competitive supplier offers can vary by ZIP code, contract, eligibility and date. Always verify the current rate and supplier terms before enrolling.