Worcester Basic Green
The current Basic Green program rate is 14.080¢/kWh and includes renewable energy above the state minimum.
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Compare Worcester electricity supply rates, National Grid Basic Service, Green Worcester ElectriCITY plans, renewable options and competitive electricity suppliers.
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Green Worcester ElectriCITY
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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.
14.080¢
Worcester Basic Green supply
14.120¢
Worcester Standard Green supply
17.185¢
National Grid Basic supply
100%
Worcester 100% Green option
Worcester electricity options
Compare Worcester electricity supply choices
Worcester electricity customers can receive supply through National Grid Basic Service, Green Worcester ElectriCITY or a competitive electricity supplier. Delivery remains with National Grid.
Fixed aggregation pricing
Green Worcester ElectriCITY provides fixed supply pricing through the current program contract period.
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Worcester 100% Green provides an option for customers seeking 100% renewable electricity supply.
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Worcester operates a municipal aggregation program while National Grid continues to deliver electricity and handle outages.
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Worcester electricity rates
Compare Worcester electricity supply rates
These are current August 2026 supply-rate snapshots. Supply is only one component of a Worcester 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Green Worcester ElectriCITY
City of Worcester municipal aggregation
|
Basic Green |
14.080¢
/kWh
|
New price from Sept. 2026 meter reads | ~$84.48 | Fixed | View |
|
Green Worcester ElectriCITY
Current standard aggregation option
|
Standard Green |
14.120¢
/kWh
|
New price from Sept. 2026 meter reads | ~$84.72 | Standard | View |
|
Green Worcester ElectriCITY
100% renewable option
|
100% Green |
14.190¢
/kWh
|
New price from Sept. 2026 meter reads | ~$85.14 | 100% Renewable | View |
|
National Grid
Massachusetts Electric residential 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 Worcester electric bill also includes regulated National Grid 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 rates can vary by ZIP code, offer, term, eligibility and date.
Popular Worcester electricity options
Compare plans by price and renewable content
Worcester customers can compare Green Worcester ElectriCITY plans, National Grid Basic Service and competitive electricity suppliers.
Worcester Basic Green
Green Worcester ElectriCITY
14.080¢
per kWh*
2027
Contract period
14.080¢
Supply
No fee
Program exit
- Current Worcester Basic Green supply rate
- Renewable content above state minimum
- Fixed municipal aggregation pricing
- National Grid continues delivery service
- Program allows opt-out without penalty
Worcester Standard Green
Green Worcester ElectriCITY
14.120¢
per kWh*
67%
Renewable
2027
Contract period
Fixed
Supply
- Current standard Worcester aggregation option
- 14.120¢/kWh supply rate
- 67% renewable energy content
- Fixed program pricing
- National Grid remains the delivery utility
Worcester 100% Green
100% renewable option
14.190¢
per kWh*
100%
Renewable
2027
Contract period
Fixed
Supply
- 100% renewable electricity option
- 14.190¢/kWh supply rate
- Renewable supply sourced through the program
- Fixed municipal aggregation pricing
- 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 rate
- August 2026–January 2027 rate period
- National Grid provides delivery service
- Basic Service rates reset periodically
Worcester electricity guide
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How to choose a Worcester electricity plan
Worcester electricity shopping separates electricity supply from delivery. Your supply choice can change the supplier and supply rate, while National Grid continues to deliver electricity throughout Worcester.
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Supply
The electricity itself
This is the portion that can be supplied by National Grid Basic Service, Green Worcester ElectriCITY or an eligible competitive supplier.
Delivery
National Grid
National Grid delivers electricity, maintains the distribution system, handles outages and provides the utility bill.
Worcester CCE
Green Worcester ElectriCITY
Worcester purchases electricity through a municipal aggregation program with multiple supply options and renewable-energy content.
Supplier
Competitive electricity companies
Massachusetts licenses competitive electricity suppliers. Their offers may have different rates, terms, renewable content and contract conditions.
Understand your Worcester electric bill
What determines your electricity bill?
The electricity supply rate shown by a provider is not the same as the total price on your bill.
Electricity supply
The cost of the electricity itself. National Grid Basic Service, Green Worcester ElectriCITY or a competitive supplier may provide this portion.
National Grid delivery
Delivery charges cover the local electric distribution system, transmission and other regulated delivery-related costs.
Renewable programs
Green Worcester ElectriCITY offers multiple renewable-energy levels, including a 100% renewable electricity option.
Before you switch
Five things to check before choosing a Worcester plan
Compare the cents-per-kWh supply rate with the rate currently shown on your National Grid bill.
Check when the quoted supply price begins and how long it remains fixed.
Competitive suppliers may have different contract terms and cancellation provisions.
Compare renewable electricity content if clean-energy sourcing is important to you.
Worcester electricity providers
Electricity supply options available to Worcester customers
Worcester's electric delivery utility is National Grid. Customers may receive electricity supply through National Grid Basic Service, Green Worcester ElectriCITY or an eligible competitive supplier.
Worcester service areas
Electricity information by Worcester neighborhood
Electricity supply availability can depend on your exact address and utility account. Use your ZIP code when checking competitive supplier offers.
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Worcester electricity FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Important information before changing electricity supply in Worcester.
What are the electricity providers in Worcester?
Worcester customers receive electricity
delivery service from National Grid.
Electricity supply can come through
National Grid Basic Service, Green
Worcester ElectriCITY or an eligible
competitive electricity supplier.
What is the current National Grid electricity rate in Worcester?
The National Grid residential Basic Service
supply rate is 17.185¢ 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 Green Worcester ElectriCITY?
Green Worcester ElectriCITY is Worcester's
municipal electricity aggregation program.
It allows eligible residents and businesses
to purchase electricity supply through a
city-managed group contract while National
Grid continues to provide delivery service.
What are the current Worcester aggregation rates?
The current program rates are 14.080¢/kWh
for Worcester Basic Green, 14.120¢/kWh
for Worcester Standard Green and 14.190¢/kWh
for Worcester 100% Green. The newer prices
take effect with September 2026 meter reads.
Does National Grid deliver electricity in Worcester?
Yes. National Grid remains responsible for
electricity delivery in Worcester, including
the local distribution system, billing and
outage response, regardless of the electricity
supplier providing the supply portion.
Is Worcester electricity deregulated?
Massachusetts allows eligible customers to
choose competitive electricity supply
products. Worcester also operates its own
municipal aggregation program. National Grid
remains the local delivery utility.
Is Green Worcester ElectriCITY renewable?
Yes. The Green Worcester ElectriCITY program
offers three options with renewable energy
content above the state minimum. Worcester
100% Green is the program's 100% renewable
option.
Can I leave Green Worcester ElectriCITY?
The program states that participants can
opt out at any time without a fee or penalty.
Customers should still review any separate
private supplier contract they may have
before changing suppliers.
How do I find electricity suppliers in Worcester?
Start with your ZIP code and compare the
available supply products. Review the
cents-per-kWh rate, contract period,
renewable content and applicable fees.
Massachusetts also provides an official
electricity-shopping marketplace for
competitive supplier offers.
Electricity pricing disclosure: Worcester 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. Current Green Worcester ElectriCITY program prices are 14.080¢/kWh Basic Green, 14.120¢/kWh Standard Green and 14.190¢/kWh 100% Green, with the newer prices taking effect with September 2026 meter reads. Competitive supplier offers can vary by ZIP code, contract, eligibility and date. Always verify the current rate and supplier terms before enrolling.