Eversource Energy expected to increase supply rates

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — Your electric bills might see an increase by the end of the week. As the summer heat continues and air conditioner usage remains in high demand, consumers can expect to see increases in their august electric bill.

Beginning august first, most National Grid and Eversource customers across the state can expect to see a higher electric bill.

The supply rate for electricity from companies like Eversource are expected to increase from around 11 cents to 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour here in Western Mass.

The new rate term will last through the end of January, impacting the first half of the upcoming winter heating season as well.

National Grid customers across the state can expect the basic service rate to change from the current 14.7 cents to 15.5 cents per kilowatt hour, leading to a total bill increase of about 5 dollars for a typical customer using 600 kilowatt hours a month.

“There’s lots of factors that affect your electric bill going up or down, august 1st a lot of the utilities are increasing electric rates so it’s a good time to look at your options and see what’s available for potential cost savings,” said Abby Foster with the Retail Energy Advancement League.

Aside from adjusting the thermostat and using less electricity, the easiest way consumers can reduce their electric costs is by shopping around for lower utility rates.

Western Mass News reached out to Eversource for comment about the incoming price increases, “increased usage is the main driver of higher bills,” Eversource noted in a statement.

Eversource also said Massachusetts customers use 30-percent more electricity during the summer and encourage them to find ways to lower usage.

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