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. On January 1, 2010, National Grid implemented new distribution charges approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. After January 1, 2010, the newly approved Residential Low-Income Rate R-2 tariff discount has changed. Eligible customers will now receive a credit based on 25 percent of the total charges reflected on their bill. To apply, please complete this Eligibility Criteria for the Discount (R-2) Rate (pdf) document, including a program ID card or agency acceptance letter, and return to National Grid or call us at 1-800-322-3223

Eligibility Criteria

• Your household income does not exceed 60% of the state median income 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	$4.00/month
Distribution Charge     First 600 kWh*     Excess of 600 kWh*	3.350¢/kWh 4.025¢/kWh
Transmission Charge	1.729¢/kWh
Transition Charge	0.010¢/kWh
Energy Efficiency Charge	0.250¢/kWh
Renewables Charge	0.050¢/kWh
Low Income Discount	(25%)
Cable Facilities Surcharge
Summer (June - Sept.)	2.647¢/kWh
Winter (Oct. - May)	1.758¢/kWh

Rates for Supplier Services
View our Supply Cost area for details on our Basic Service pricing.


* Includes: Basic Service Adjustment Factor (0.025¢), Residential Assistance Adjustment Factor 0.213¢, Storm Recovery Adjustment Factor 0.034¢, Pension/PBOP Adjustment Factor 0.152¢, Attorney General Consultant Expenses 0.001¢, and Standard Offer Adjustment Factor 0.248¢.

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