Heat pump vs. furnace in Massachusetts by electric utility
The answer depends on your electric utility. Pick yours to see the numbers for your rates, your weather and the rebates you can get.
Average electricity
30.3¢/kWh
Massachusetts residential, last 12 months
Winter gas
$2.46/therm
Nov–Mar average (EIA)
Utilities covered
9
Heat pump ahead at any quote for 8
Statewide rebates
Mass Save
Applied on each page
What to know about the Massachusetts numbers
- Supplier choice. Many Massachusetts households buy their electricity supply from a competitive supplier. We use the utility's standard price; if you buy from a supplier, enter your total price per kWh from your bill.
9 utilities
-
National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
44.4¢/kWh+46% vs. stateDepends on quotes -
Eversource (NSTAR Electric)
26.0¢/kWh-14% vs. stateHeat pump ahead -
Town of Reading
15.9¢/kWh-48% vs. stateHeat pump ahead -
City of Taunton
21.5¢/kWh-29% vs. stateHeat pump ahead -
City of Chicopee
16.2¢/kWh-47% vs. stateHeat pump ahead -
Unitil (Fitchburg Gas & Electric)
40.1¢/kWh+32% vs. stateHeat pump ahead -
Town of Middleborough
15.8¢/kWh-48% vs. stateHeat pump ahead -
City of Holyoke
16.6¢/kWh-45% vs. stateHeat pump ahead -
Town of Hudson
13.4¢/kWh-56% vs. stateHeat pump ahead
No utility matches. Try part of the name, or search by ZIP code.