Top 22 Electric Providers in Cambridge
Eversource
- $0.13241 /kWh
Public Power
- $0.1269 /kWh
Clearview Energy
- $0.1279 /kWh
IGS Energy
- $0.1499 /kWh
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Major Energy
- $0.1429 /kWh
Town Square Energy
- $0.1171 /kWh
Verde Energy
- $0.1509 /kWh
- Renewable Energy Option
Provider Power Mass
- $0.1449 /kWh
Inspire Clean Energy
- $0.1179 /kWh
- Renewable Energy Option
Residents Energy
- $0.1322 /kWh
Town of Westwood Community Choice Electricity
- $0.1387 /kWh
Renaissance Power & Gas
- $0.147 /kWh
CleanSky Energy
- $0.1239 /kWh
- Renewable Energy Option
Massachusetts Gas & Electric
- $0.1359 /kWh
- Renewable Energy Option
National Gas & Electric
- $0.1159 /kWh
- Renewable Energy Option
Alpha Gas and Electric
- $0.199 /kWh
- Renewable Energy Option
Think Energy
- $0.1169 /kWh
MySolarCost
EnergySage Solar
Top 2 Natural Gas Providers in Cambridge
Eversource
- $1.3629 /THM
Spark Energy
- $0.1179 /THM
Top 8 Internet Providers in Cambridge
Verizon Fios
- 2.3 Gbps
- Fiber
- 57.72%
- $40.00/mo
Xfinity
- 2 Gbps
- Cable
- 99.87%
- $30.00/mo
Verizon 5G Home Internet
- 1 Gbps
- 5G
- 100%
- $50.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
- 415 Mbps
- 5G
- 100%
- $50.00/mo
AT&T Air
- 300 Mbps
- 5G
- 100%
- $47.00/mo
Hughesnet
- 100 Mbps
- Satellite
- 100%
- $49.99/mo
Starlink
- 220 Mbps
- Satellite
- 99.64%
- $80.00/mo
Viasat
- 150 Mbps
- Satellite
- 100%
- $49.99/mo
Water & Sewage Providers in Cambridge
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Top 2 Trash and Recycling Providers in Cambridge
Republic Services
Waste Management
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Utilities Summary for Cambridge, MA
| Electric Companies: | 22 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 2 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 1 |
| Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: | 2 |
| Municipal Electricity: | No |
Cambridge Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.73%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
46.76%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
5.22%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Fastest Internet Providers in Cambridge
| Provider | Connection Type | Download Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | Fiber | 2.3 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Xfinity | Cable | 2 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Verizon 5G Home Internet | 5G | 1 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 5G | 415 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| AT&T Air | 5G | 300 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Hughesnet | Satellite | 100 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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Cambridge Drinking Water Quality Information
Clean drinking water is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Safe, contaminant-free water helps prevent the spread of diseases, supports proper hydration, and ensures the body's vital functions operate smoothly.
Cambridge's Primary Drinking Water Source: Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
7.1 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
231.25 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.252 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0563 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
9.5119 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
6.6574 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
13.6726 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Manganese
5.7075 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0031 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0048 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 0.004 ppb
Legal limit: 0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0036 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
146.25 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Contaminant Data Based on Averages of SDWA LCR Samples and UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 Samples. Health standards are based on guidelines set by the EPA, WHO, or state health departments. Health standards are based on possible negative health side effects if that level of contaminant is exceeded. Legal limits are set and enforced by EPA regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Cambridge?
Yes, the state of Massachusetts has deregulated electric utilities. Deregulation allows for multiple electric providers within each city and lets customers choose or switch to a provider or plan best fits their needs. Assuming your area has started allowing retail electric competition, you can choose between Eversource and SmartEnergy or any of the 22 electric providers available in Cambridge.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Cambridge, MA?
Yes, the state of Massachusetts has deregulated its natural gas utilities. Deregulation of gas service allows for multiple providers and allows customers to choose between providers and plans that best fit their needs. Assuming your area has started enabling retail gas competition, you can choose between Eversource and Spark Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Cambridge.
What is the average utility bill in Cambridge?
On average, the residents of Cambridge, MA pay around $170.37 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Cambridge on average pay 3.6% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Cambridge offer municipal electricity services?
No, Cambridge does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Cambridge area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Cambridge Water Department.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Cambridge?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Cambridge, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 57.72% of the city.