One of the highest-priced electricity markets in the US—which means the biggest savings opportunities. All six New England states have full retail choice.
New England has some of the highest electricity rates in the nation due to transmission constraints and natural gas dependence. This creates significant savings opportunities for commercial customers willing to shop competitively.
New England relies heavily on natural gas, which also heats homes. During cold snaps, electricity prices can spike dramatically. Fixed-rate contracts protect against this volatility.
The best time to negotiate commercial contracts is late summer/early fall before winter premiums are baked into supplier pricing. Our auction process can help you lock in competitive rates.
ISO-NE wholesale prices remain elevated this winter. The Day-Ahead Hub averaged $226/MWh and Real-Time averaged $220/MWh during the first week of February. Real-Time prices exceeded $330/MWh on February 3rd due to high fuel costs and heating demand.
Natural gas prices (Transco Zone 6) surged 120% year-over-year, and the January 25 winter storm pushed prices above $1,800/MWh in some zones — reinforcing the critical importance of fixed-rate contracts for commercial customers.
Source: ISO-NE Mid-Week Market Update, Feb 2-5 2026New England sits at the "end of the pipe." With no indigenous production and limited pipeline capacity (Algonquin/Tennessee Gas Pipeline), the region relies on LNG imports (Everett Terminal) during winter peaks.
This structural constraint means New England has the most volatile natural gas basis in the nation. Algonquin Citygate prices can jump from $3/MMBtu to $20+/MMBtu in days.
Commercial gas contracts in New England should explicitly address winter basis. Floating rates in January/February are a massive financial risk. We strongly recommend locking in basis for the winter term.
Read our Gas Procurement Guide →Largest New England market. National Grid and Eversource territories. Strong renewable energy mandates. Very competitive supplier market.
Eversource and UI territories. Highest rates in the region, creating the biggest savings opportunities for commercial customers.
Eversource, Unitil, and Liberty utilities. Active commercial switching market with multiple competitive suppliers.
First state to deregulate. National Grid territory. Small but active commercial market.
CMP and Versant territories. Lower rates than southern New England. Growing renewable energy options.
Smallest market. Green Mountain Power dominant. Limited supplier options but choice available.
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With rates 40%+ above the national average, New England commercial customers have the most to gain from competitive procurement.
Get Competitive Quotes →Latest news affecting New England commercial energy buyers
ISO-NE's Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI) costs have exceeded initial estimates, driving retail rate increases across New England. Municipal aggregation programs cite DASI as the primary driver of March 2026 rate hikes.
ISO New England proposes reducing the performance payment rate by over 60% to address excessive penalties in the capacity market. Follows the most expensive winter in ISO-NE history ($6B, 2025/2026). Impact analysis for New England commercial buyers.
ISO New England confirms Winter 2025/2026 was the most expensive in wholesale market history. Energy market values for Dec-Jan-Feb totaled ~$6 billion. Coldest winter in 20 years drove highest winter energy use since 2014 and peak load since 2018.
ISO New England files historic capacity market redesign with FERC, replacing 3-year forward auctions with seasonal prompt auctions. March 31, 2026 approval deadline for 2028 implementation.