Low Income (R-2)
If you are a residential customer and meet the requirements listed below then you may be eligible for a discount on your monthly electric bill. This will save you money and will not affect the service you currently receive. To apply, please complete the application form located on the
Eligibility Criteria for the Discount (R-2) Rate (pdf) document.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your household income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level
- You currently receive benefits under one of the following programs:
EAEDC, Food Stamps, WIC, Fuel Assistance, Head Start, Mass Health, National School Lunch Program, Public Housing, School Breakfast Program, Supplemental Security Program, TAFDC, Veterans Programs - 115 benefits, DIC surviving parent, Non-Service Pension
Rates for Delivery Service
(For definitions of these charges, please view
About Your Bill.)
| Customer Charge | $4.03/month |
| Distribution Charge | 0.476¢/kWh |
| Transmission Charge | 1.037¢/kWh |
| Transition Charge | 0.208¢/kWh |
| Demand Side Management Charge | 0.250¢/kWh |
| Renewables Charge | 0.050¢/kWh |
Rates for Supplier Services
View our
Supply Cost area for details on our
Basic Service pricing.
Interruptible Credits
These credits are not available to new customers. They are available to customers who received the credit prior to March 1, 1998 for having installed a company-controlled electric water heater. View our
Rate Tariff (pdf) for more information.
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