Moving to Massachusetts: utilities and your first-month checklist
Which company serves your new address depends on where in Massachusetts it is. Each link below goes to that company's own page for starting service. Start it two to three weeks ahead, from the day you get the keys.
Electric companies in Massachusetts
Boston, Cambridge, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and the South ShoreEversource (Western MA)
Springfield and much of western MassachusettsNational Grid
Worcester, central MA, Merrimack Valley, North Shore and South CoastUnitil (Fitchburg Gas & Electric)
Fitchburg, Lunenburg, Townsend and Ashby
Natural gas in Massachusetts
Boston, Worcester, Cape Cod and many eastern and central MA townsEversource Gas
Greater Boston suburbs, Springfield, Lawrence, Brockton and many other townsLiberty Utilities (Massachusetts)
Fall River, North Attleborough, Taunton areaBerkshire Gas
Pittsfield and Berkshire CountyUnitil
Fitchburg area
Water in Massachusetts
Choosing a supplier
Massachusetts lets some customers choose who supplies their electricity. The wires and pipes stay with the utility. Compare on the state's own page before signing anything a door-to-door seller offers: official shopping page.
Help with the bills
If deposits or bills are a stretch, Massachusetts runs energy assistance: official assistance page. Ask the utility about deposit waivers too; many waive the deposit with a good payment letter from your old company.
Problems with a utility
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities regulates utilities in Massachusetts and takes complaints.
New-resident deadlines in Massachusetts
- Driver's license: right away, once you become a resident. Official page
- Car registration and title: right away, once you become a resident. Official page
- Inspection: Inspection sticker needed within 7 days after you register, not before. Official page
- Massachusetts driver license office
- Register to vote in Massachusetts
From the state's own websites, checked October 2026. Deadlines can change; check the official page before you rely on one.
Your first month in a new state
- USPS: change your address: Start mail forwarding up to 30 days early. The real site is usps.com.
- Your new state's motor vehicle office: Driver's license, registration and title. Most states set a short deadline after you move, so check yours first.
- Register to vote: Routes you to the official registration for the new state.
- Medicaid, if you have it: Medicaid doesn't move with you. You apply again in the new state.
- Health insurance: A permanent move can open a special enrollment period.
- Social Security: Change your address once here; Medicare gets it from Social Security.
Utility companies and service areas checked October 2026. Service areas follow addresses, not county lines exactly: confirm with the company before you book.