Residential Rates
Residential Rate (R-1)
This rate is available for lighting and other domestic uses in single residential premises, excluding hotel and apartment buildings where bills are not rendered by HMLP directly to the individual tenants.
NEW RATE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
Customer Charge: $14.86/month
Capacity, Transmission & Distribution Charge: $0.092730/kWh
RATE PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2025
Customer Charge: $12.86/month
Capacity, Transmission & Distribution Charge: $0.087330/kWh
Energy Charge
The Energy Charge is based on HMLP’s average monthly cost of energy and may be increased or decreased and may be adjusted in accordance with HMLP’s Standard Energy Charge.
PASNY Credit
A credit will be applied to the kWh usage of all residential customers on this rate. The PASNY Credit will be calculated based on HMLP’s allotment of PASNY Power and may be changed from time to time. The Credit is applied to a maximum of 400 kWh per month.
Discount
A discount of approximately 10% will be applied to bills paid on or before the 15th of the month following the billing date, providing all previous and current bills have been paid. No bill shall be reduced less than the monthly minimum charge with the applied discount. The Energy Charge, PANSY Credit, PCA and Sales tax will not be discounted.
Customer Charge
This is the minimum fixed charge for every rate payer to help with the distribution costs of providing electricity.
Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)
The PCA is a variable component of the rate that is used to account for unforseen costs.
Deposit
If the Customer does not own the property, HMLP requires a security deposit that is equal to 3X the highest bill in the prior 12-month timeframe. The deposit is kept until service is terminated and at that time the final bill will be deducted from the deposit and you will be billed/refunded for the remainder. The deposit serves as collateral security for the performance of the terms of the Agreement, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and M.G.L. c. 164, sec 58 A.
Residential Income Adjusted Rate (R-1 IA)
This rate is available for lighting and other domestic uses in single residential premises (primary dwelling only), and the applicant must be the customer of record. The customer must currently receive benefits under a means-tested benefits program. Proof of benefits must be renewed annually to remain on the IA rate. Acceptable forms of proof include a program I.D. card or copy of the certifying agency’s acceptance letter. Click here to apply.
RATE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
Customer Charge: $12.63/month
Capacity, Transmission & Distribution Charge: $0.078821/kWh
RATE PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2025
Customer Charge: $9.78/month
Capacity, Transmission & Distribution Charge: $0.074100/kWh
Eligible Programs
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/Fuel Assistance)
- Emergency Assistance for the Elderly, Disabled, & Children (EAEDC)
- Hingham’s Property Tax Relief (Income-Based Programs Only)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- MassHealth
- Public or Subsidized Housing
- Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)
- Head Start / Early Head Start
- Veteran’s Connected Services / Chapter 115 / Safety Net Program
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
- Veterans Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Surviving Parent or Spouse
- Veterans Non-Service Disability Pension
- Commonwealth Care Plan Types 1, 2, or 3A
- Health Safety Net Plan – Primary or Secondary (Not Partial)
- Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutritional Program
Energy Charge
PASNY Credit
A credit will be applied to the kWh usage of all residential customers on this rate. The PASNY Credit will be calculated based on HMLP’s allotment of PASNY Power and may be changed from time to time. The Credit is applied to a maximum of 400 kWh per month.
Discount
A discount of approximately 10% will be applied to bills paid on or before the 15th of the month following the billing date, providing all previous and current bills have been paid. No bill shall be reduced less than the monthly minimum charge with the applied discount. The Energy Charge, PANSY Credit, PCA and Sales tax will not be discounted.
Customer Charge
This is the minimum fixed charge for every rate payer to help with the distribution costs of providing electricity.
Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)
The PCA is a variable component of the rate that is used to account for unforseen costs.
Deposit
If the Customer does not own the property, HMLP requires a security deposit that is equal to 3X the highest bill in the prior 12-month timeframe. The deposit is kept until service is terminated and at that time the final bill will be deducted from the deposit and you will be billed/refunded for the remainder. The deposit serves as collateral security for the performance of the terms of the Agreement, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and M.G.L. c. 164, sec 58 A.
General Service Heating Residential (GH R)
Service under this rate is for customers receiving electricity through a single meter provided that permanently connected electric space heating equipment is installed and no other fossil fuel source of comfort heating is utilized. This rate is no longer available to new residential customers.
NEW RATE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
Customer Charge: $14.50/month
Demand Charge (All over 10kW): $8.00 per kW/month
Capacity, Transmission & Distribution Charge: $0.066560/kWh
RATE PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2025
Customer Charge: $13.50/month
Demand Charge (All over 10kW): $7.50 per kW/month
Capacity, Transmission & Distribution Charge: $0.059910/kWh
Energy Charge
PASNY Credit
A credit will be applied to the kWh usage of all residential customers on this rate. The PASNY Credit will be calculated based on HMLP’s allotment of PASNY Power and may be changed from time to time. The Credit is applied to a maximum of 400 kWh per month.
Discount
A discount of approximately 10% will be applied to bills paid on or before the 15th of the month following the billing date, providing all previous and current bills have been paid. No bill shall be reduced less than the monthly minimum charge with the applied discount. The Energy Charge, PANSY Credit, PCA and Sales tax will not be discounted.
Customer Charge
This is the minimum fixed charge for every rate payer to help with the distribution costs of providing electricity.
Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)
The PCA is a variable component of the rate that is used to account for unforseen costs.
Deposit
If the Customer does not own the property, HMLP requires a security deposit that is equal to 3X the highest bill in the prior 12-month timeframe. The deposit is kept until service is terminated and at that time the final bill will be deducted from the deposit and you will be billed/refunded for the remainder. The deposit serves as collateral security for the performance of the terms of the Agreement, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and M.G.L. c. 164, sec 58 A.
Demand
The demand for each month will be the greatest 15-minute peak ocurring during such month as measured in kW.
General Service Heating Residential Income Adjusted Rate (GH R IA)
Service under this rate is for customers receiving electricity through a single meter provided that permanently connected electric space heating equipment is installed and no other fossil fuel source of comfort heating is utilized. This rate is no longer available to new residential customers.
NEW RATE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
Customer Charge: $12.33/month
Demand Charge (All over 10kW): $8.00 per kW/month
Capacity, Transmission & Distribution Charge: $0.056576/kWh
Energy Charge
PASNY Credit
A credit will be applied to the kWh usage of all residential customers on this rate. The PASNY Credit will be calculated based on HMLP’s allotment of PASNY Power and may be changed from time to time. The Credit is applied to a maximum of 400 kWh per month.
Discount
A discount of approximately 10% will be applied to bills paid on or before the 15th of the month following the billing date, providing all previous and current bills have been paid. No bill shall be reduced less than the monthly minimum charge with the applied discount. The Energy Charge, PANSY Credit, PCA and Sales tax will not be discounted.
Customer Charge
This is the minimum fixed charge for every rate payer to help with the distribution costs of providing electricity.
Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)
The PCA is a variable component of the rate that is used to account for unforseen costs.
Deposit
If the Customer does not own the property, HMLP requires a security deposit that is equal to 3X the highest bill in the prior 12-month timeframe. The deposit is kept until service is terminated and at that time the final bill will be deducted from the deposit and you will be billed/refunded for the remainder. The deposit serves as collateral security for the performance of the terms of the Agreement, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and M.G.L. c. 164, sec 58 A.
Demand
The demand for each month will be the greatest 15-minute peak ocurring during such month as measured in kW.
Off-Peak Hot Water Rate (OP)
This rate is for water heating in approved storage-type tanks of not less than 50 gallons capacity. This service will be supplemental to general service already being supplied and will be separately metered and controlled by HMLP. HMLP may limit the use of electricity to such off-peak hours as HMLP may establish from time to time. Under special circumstances and with prior approval of HMLP and upon written application, uses other than off-peak water heating may be served under terms of this Rate Schedule. HMLP reserves the right to approve or disapprove each application, based on cost to HMLP and to restrict new applications, based on off-peak capacity available and cost of energy, or such other reason as HMLP shall determine in its sole discretion. This rate is no longer available to new customers.
NEW RATE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
Customer Charge: $6.80/month
Capacity, Transmission & Distribution Charge: $0.080910/kWh
RATE PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2025
Customer Charge: $7.30/month
Capacity, Transmission & Distribution Charge: $0.072060/kWh
Energy Charge
Discount
A discount of approximately 10% will be applied to bills paid on or before the 15th of the month following the billing date, providing all previous and current bills have been paid. No bill shall be reduced less than the monthly minimum charge with the applied discount. The Energy Charge, PANSY Credit, PCA and Sales tax will not be discounted.
Customer Charge
This is the minimum fixed charge for every rate payer to help with the distribution costs of providing electricity.
Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)
The PCA is a variable component of the rate that is used to account for unforseen costs.
Deposit
If the Customer does not own the property, HMLP requires a security deposit that is equal to 3X the highest bill in the prior 12-month timeframe. The deposit is kept until service is terminated and at that time the final bill will be deducted from the deposit and you will be billed/refunded for the remainder. The deposit serves as collateral security for the performance of the terms of the Agreement, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and M.G.L. c. 164, sec 58 A.