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Setting up utilities in Cambridge

In Cambridge, Eversource delivers electricity, Eversource delivers gas, the Cambridge Water Department runs water and sewer, and the Cambridge Department of Public Works handles trash pickup.

Moving to Cambridge? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.

Your utilities in Cambridge

Who to call for each service in Cambridge, and how to start it.

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

Eversource

The electric company for Boston, Springfield and Cape Cod.

To start: Eversource asks for ID when you start service. Public Grid’s setup tells you exactly what you’ll need.

Or let Public Grid set it up →
Start or stop service1 (800) 592-2000Start on eversource.com (opens eversource.com in a new tab)
Read our Eversource guide

Gas

Eversource

Eversource delivers natural gas to towns across Massachusetts.

To start: Request service online with an eversource.com user ID, and contact Eversource ahead of time so it’s set up when you move in.

Customer service1 (800) 592-2000Start on eversource.com (opens eversource.com in a new tab)

Water & sewer

Cambridge Water Department

The Water Department bills Cambridge water and sewer use quarterly.

The City-owned department treats and delivers water to the residents of Cambridge.

Customer service1 (617) 349-4771cambridgema.gov (opens cambridgema.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Cambridge Department of Public Works

Public Works collects trash weekly from most residential buildings.

To start: Find your collection schedule by typing your home address into the City’s Get Rid of It Right tool.

The City collects trash, recycling, food waste and yard waste from most residential buildings.

Customer service1 (617) 349-4800Start on cambridgema.gov (opens cambridgema.gov in a new tab)

What Cambridge homes pay for electricity

This is Eversource’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.

$98

Eversource’s average home bill, per month

19.7¢

Eversource’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

FAQ

Questions about moving to Cambridge

The Department of Public Works provides weekly trash collection to most residential buildings. Trash goes in City-issued carts only, and owners must label their carts with their address.

Yes, recycling is mandatory in Cambridge. The City collects recycling weekly from residential buildings. Place items loose in the recycle cart, and don’t bag them.

Sources: Eversource, Cambridge Water Department, Cambridge Department of Public Works, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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