Arbor Research

A research desk from Arbor. Forecasting where residential and small-business electricity rates are going and analyzing what's driving them — powered by our own data.

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Arbor Rate Forecast
Our forecast of where residential and small-business default supply rates are heading across 20+ utilities.
Arbor Index: Issue 1
Our quarterly read about what's showing up on your electric bill and why from Summer 2026.
Arbor Index: Issue 2
Coming fall 2026.

Eversource (Western Massachusetts)

As of November 2026, Eversource's supply rate in western Massachusetts is 15.93¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 16.27¢/kWh over the next year.

Eversource (SEMA / Commonwealth)

As of November 2026, Eversource's supply rate in southeastern Massachusetts is 17.32¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 17.77¢/kWh over the next year.

Eversource (NEMA / Cambridge)

As of November 2026, Eversource's supply rate in the Cambridge area is 17.32¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 17.77¢/kWh over the next year.

Eversource (NEMA / Boston Edison)

As of November 2026, Eversource's supply rate in greater Boston is 17.32¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 17.77¢/kWh over the next year.

AES Ohio

As of November 2026, AES Ohio's supply rate is 10.86¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 12.19¢/kWh over the next year, among the steepest increases we track.

AEP Ohio (Columbus Southern)

As of November 2026, AEP Ohio's supply rate in the Columbus Southern zone is 10.19¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 10.70¢/kWh over the next year.

Central Maine Power

As of November 2026, Central Maine Power's supply rate is 12.72¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 13.39¢/kWh over the next year.

Eversource New Hampshire

As of November 2026, Eversource's supply rate in New Hampshire is 14.01¢/kWh. Our forecast has it easing to 13.02¢/kWh over the next year.

National Grid (SEMA / Boston Edison)

As of November 2026, National Grid's supply rate in southeastern Massachusetts is 17.18¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 17.50¢/kWh over the next year.

Pepco

As of November 2026, Pepco's supply rate is 17.48¢/kWh. Our forecast has it easing to 16.72¢/kWh over the next year.

ComEd

As of November 2026, ComEd's supply rate is 10.10¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 10.30¢/kWh over the next year.

The Illuminating Company

As of November 2026, The Illuminating Company's supply rate is 11.24¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 12.58¢/kWh over the next year.

Ohio Edison

As of November 2026, Ohio Edison's supply rate is 11.07¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 12.31¢/kWh over the next year.

Toledo Edison

As of November 2026, Toledo Edison's supply rate is 11.26¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 12.55¢/kWh over the next year.

PPL

As of November 2026, PPL's supply rate is 13.08¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 13.35¢/kWh over the next year.

Penelec

As of November 2026, Penelec's supply rate is 13.14¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 14.29¢/kWh over the next year.

PECO

As of November 2026, PECO's supply rate is 11.76¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 13.08¢/kWh over the next year.

Duquesne Light

As of November 2026, Duquesne Light's supply rate is 14.14¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 15.14¢/kWh over the next year.

Atlantic City Electric

As of November 2026, Atlantic City Electric's supply rate is 17.91¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 19.42¢/kWh over the next year.

PennPower

As of November 2026, PennPower's supply rate is 13.48¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 14.32¢/kWh over the next year.

Met-Ed

As of November 2026, Met-Ed's supply rate is 13.95¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 15.43¢/kWh over the next year.

West Penn Power

As of November 2026, West Penn Power's supply rate is 12.08¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 12.96¢/kWh over the next year.

Delmarva Power

As of November 2026, Delmarva Power's supply rate is 13.71¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 15.58¢/kWh over the next year, among the steepest increases we track.

Duke Energy Ohio

As of November 2026, Duke Energy Ohio's supply rate is 10.49¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 11.81¢/kWh over the next year, among the steepest increases we track.

Jersey Central Power & Light

As of November 2026, Jersey Central Power & Light's supply rate is 17.05¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 18.61¢/kWh over the next year.

PSE&G

As of November 2026, PSE&G's supply rate is 19.79¢/kWh. Our forecast has it climbing to 21.81¢/kWh over the next year.