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Basic Information
Utility Name
Massachusetts Electric Co
Country
United States
EIA Id
11804
Monetary Unit
$
Rate Name
R-2 Low Income Residential
Expert Has Verified
Yes
Is Default
 
Effective Date
02/01/2025
End Date
 
Supersedes
R-2 Low Income Residential
Sector
Residential
Service Type
Delivery
Description
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 October 1, 2016, National Grid implemented new distribution charges approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. After October 1, 2016, the newly approved Residential Low-Income Rate R-2 tariff discount has changed. Eligible customers will now receive a credit based on 29 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 are currently qualified to receive fuel assistance benefits or are participating in one of the following programs: EAEDC, Food Stamps, WIC, 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
Source or Reference
https://www.nationalgridus.com/media/pdfs/billing-payments/tariffs/mae/meco_delivery.pdf https://www.nationalgridus.com/media/pdfs/billing-payments/tariffs/mae/meco_basic_service.pdf
Source Parent
https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/Rates/Tariff-Provisions
Compensation for distributed generation
Net Metering
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Service Voltage
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Maximum (V)
 
Character of Service
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Phase Wiring
 
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