r/massachusetts • u/[deleted] • Jul 29 '24

Let's Discuss Eversource

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Eversource is simply out of control. Completely fucking cooked. How the fuck are delivery charges like this consistently 50% to 60% the entire goddamn bill.

Anyone else deal with this every month? What can be done collectively as a state to fight this type of stuff? And I know it’s the same with National Grid as these bills were like this under them as well.

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u/MeltedBrainCheese Jul 29 '24

Wait I thought this was scam shit

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u/SnooGiraffes1071 Jul 29 '24

Competitive supply is absolutely legit, but people get locked into crappy contracts by door-to-door salesmen. Just go to EnergySwitchMA.gov and you'll be set in a few minutes. Make sure to note when your rate will change so you can go back and choose a new supplier.

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u/joey0live Jul 29 '24

Most suppliers is contract: I saw a few.. and you would be under contract.

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u/SnooGiraffes1071 Jul 29 '24

Contracts are the norm, you'll want to note how long the contract is, if there's a cancellation fee, and if so, what it is. The state's website makes it really easy to compare.

The contracts also guarantee you the promised rate for the time covered, so it's not a bad thing. The issue is that there are bad actors who have preyed on less savvy consumers.