Cheaper and Cleaner Electricity Options in Beverly
Did you know, you can select your electric supplier?
There are two parts to your electric bill, the “Supply Services” and “Delivery Services.”
In Beverly, National Grid will always “deliver” your electricity.
BUT you can pick who “supplies” your electricity.
Why have a different “supplier” than National Grid?
The price (per kWh*) and how the electricity is generated can differ depending on where it’s purchased (i.e., the supplier).
Beverly now has Beverly Community Electric. A group electricity buying program for Beverly residents and businesses. Besides National Grid’s Basic Resident rate, Beverly Community Electric offers three options for the Electricity Supply part of your National Grid bill:
(Are you unsure of who your electricity supplier is? See this page from the Beverly Community Electric website for an explanation of your electric bill.)
Other Options
If, however, you would like to shop around for private electricity suppliers look at these two websites:
Energy Switch Massachusetts, a reputable site showing power options. Read the terms carefully.
If you have a private electricity supply contract, look for their 100% renewable*** options. Please note the contract terms and any cancellation fees. If you do sign up for one of these, make sure to mark your calendar for when you need to review or cancel!
Another resource: What do I need to know about my electric supply options in Massachusetts?
And remember National Grid will never visit or call you to talk about your electric bill!
Please email info@greenbeverly.org if you have further questions.
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*kWh: Kilowatt-hour, a basic unit of electricity used.
** Clean Electricity definition: It is electricity that is generated without polluting the environment. It can come from renewable energy sources like solar, wind, water, geothermal, and biomass.
***Renewable: electricity generated from resources that are naturally replenished and readily available, like solar and wind power, rather than fossil fuels.