Electric Energy Supply Options For Residential Customers of Unitil

Competitive Supplier Service
Competitive energy supply service may be available from a non-utility supplier or broker. These suppliers or brokers must be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy (MDTE). Prices and terms for this service are established through a contract between the supplier and the consumer.

• A list of all Massachusetts licensed suppliers can be found at the MDTE’s Website at http://www.state.ma.us/dpu/restruct/competition/index.htm.
• A list of licensed suppliers available to provide electric energy services in Unitil's service territory can be found under Competitive Electric Energy Suppliers.

Basic Service
Basic Service is available from Unitil under a standard tariff for residential customers. Pricing is on a per-kilowatthour basis and subject to approval by the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy. Prices are established for six-month periods. A customer may choose monthly service at prices that vary monthly or may choose to take service at a fixed price for the six-month period. Energy supply for Basic Service is acquired periodically by Unitil from the wholesale market pursuant to a competitive auction.