Program pricing

Important program news: In January 2026, Newton Power Choice will change from offering three options to offering a single option with one, lower price for all participants. As part of that change, Newton Power Choice will no longer include additional electricity from renewable sources above the minimum required by state law.

No action is necessary for active Newton Power Choice participants. If you are currently enrolled in any Newton Power Choice option, you will automatically receive the new, lower price in January, and you will see it on your February 2026 Eversource electric bill. Check back soon for the City’s communication about the change.

Newton Power Choice offers a stable, competitive price for the supply portion of your Eversource electric bill with the potential for savings compared with Eversource, though savings cannot be guaranteed.

If you are eligible for a low-income discount or fuel assistance, you continue to receive that benefit as a participant in Newton Power Choice. If you have Eversource’s Budget Billing, it continues to apply to your whole bill. 

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Newton Power Choice offers a long-term, fixed price, while Eversource’s prices change every six months or less.
Newton Power Choice participants do not sign a contract. Participants are free to leave at any time with no fee or penalty.

Newton Power Choice Home

NEW! 13.990 ¢/kWh

Price fixed from January 2026 – January 2028.
Your electricity supplier will be Direct Energy.

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EVERSOURCE

Current Basic Service prices

Residential: 14.884 ¢/kWh
Small business: 15.150 ¢/kWh

August 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Large business: 18.127 ¢/kWh

November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Use the calculator to compare your monthly electricity supply costs in Newton Power Choice vs Eversource’s Basic Service.

Massachusetts state law requires all electricity that is sold in the state to include a minimum amount from renewable and clean sources.
Both Newton Power Choice and Eversource meet this minimum requirement.

Newton Power Choice prices ending in January 2026 

See an example bill to find your current Newton Power Choice price on your Eversource bill.

Standard

17.180 ¢/kWh

January 2024 – January 2026

95% from new renewable energy sources in the New England region (MA Class I RECs).

100% Green

17.360 ¢/kWh

January 2024 – January 2026

100% from new renewable energy sources in the New England region (MA Class I RECs).

Basic

14.360 ¢/kWh

January 2024 – January 2026

Meets minimum Massachusetts renewable energy requirements.

Massachusetts state law requires all electricity that is sold in the state to include a minimum amount from renewable and clean sources.
All current Newton Power Choice options either meet or exceed this minimum requirement.