Program prices

Important program news

Green Worcester ElectriCITY Municipal Aggregation Program prices are falling for the second time in less than a year.

To help Worcester residents and businesses manage electricity costs, the City of Worcester has changed the source of the additional renewable electricity that is purchased through the program. The result is lower prices for all participants.

No action is required for current program participants to receive the new, lower prices. The new prices take effect with September meter reads, and you will see the new price on your October National Grid bill.

Check back soon for the official announcement from the City of Worcester.

Additional info

The program’s electricity supplier is: Direct Energy.

After December 2027: The City intends to sign a new, long-term contract when the contract with Direct Energy expires. The City will announce the new prices before they take effect, and your account will be automatically enrolled into the new price for your program option unless you opt out or choose a different option.

The Green Worcester ElectriCITY Municipal Aggregation Program offers three options for your electricity supply. All three options provide more of your electricity supply from renewable sources than is required by state law.

If you are eligible for a low-income discount or fuel assistance, you continue to receive that benefit with no change as a participant in the Green Worcester ElectriCITY Municipal Aggregation Program.

Compare with National Grid’s current prices.
Compare with National Grid’s most recent 12-month average prices.

NEW: 14.120 ¢/kWh

Previous: 15.320 ¢/kWh

(automatic enrollment)

Receive at least 67% of your electricity supply from clean, renewable sources, including 37% added by the City of Worcester over and above minimum state requirements.
Renewable energy content detail

Price term: September 2026 meter reads – December 2027 meter reads

Choose Worcester Standard Green

NEW: 14.190 ¢/kWh

Previous: 16.510 ¢/kWh

(opt up)

Receive 100% of your electricity supply from clean, renewable sourcces, including 70% added by the City of Worcester over and above minimum state requirements.
Renewable energy content detail

Price term: September 2026 meter reads – December 2027 meter reads

Choose Worcester 100% Green

NEW: 14.080 ¢/kWh

Previous: 14.690 ¢/kWh

(lowest program price)

Receive at least 49% of your electricity supply from clean, renewable sources, including 19% added by the City of Worcester over and above minimum state requirements.
Renewable energy content detail

Price term: September 2026 meter reads – December 2027 meter reads

Choose Worcester Basic Green

Please note:

Some industrial accounts may not be eligible for program pricing at the time of enrollment and may instead be offered market pricing.
All Green Worcester ElectriCITY program prices include a $0.001/kWh operational fee that supports program management and local energy initiatives.
While the program prices are fixed and will not change until December 2027, you are free to leave the program at any time with no fee or penalty.

National Grid’s current Basic Service prices:

17.185 ¢/kWh – residential
15.568 ¢/kWh – commercial
10.852 ¢/kWh – industrial

Receive the minimum amount of your electricity supply from renewable sources required by law.
Renewable energy content detail

Price term: Residential and commercial: August 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027. Industrial: August 1 – October 31, 2026.