Cambridge, Massachusetts Commercial Natural Gas

Cambridge Commercial Natural Gas: The World's Innovation Capital

Cambridge—home to Harvard, MIT, and the world's most concentrated biotech cluster—presents extraordinary natural gas procurement opportunities for sophisticated commercial customers. From Kendall Square's biotech labs to Harvard Square's businesses, Cambridge's commercial natural gas demand is substantial and diverse.

Adjacent to Boston with excellent transit access, Cambridge offers businesses the world's premier innovation ecosystem while enabling competitive energy procurement through Massachusetts' deregulated market.

How Natural Gas Works in Cambridge

Eversource Service

Eversource provides natural gas delivery throughout Cambridge:

• Pipeline infrastructure: Owns local distribution network
• Meter services: Records your usage
• Emergency response: Gas emergencies (800-592-2000)
• Billing: Consolidated delivery and supply

Eversource serves Cambridge and surrounding areas.

Massachusetts Energy Choice

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities regulates supplier choice:

• Multiple licensed suppliers compete
• Regulated for consumer protection
• Seamless switching process
• Eversource continues delivery

Service Structure

Component	Provider	Competitive?
Gas delivery	Eversource	No—regulated
Gas supply	Eversource or supplier	Yes
Meter reading	Eversource	No
Billing	Eversource	Consolidated

Cost Reduction Strategies for Cambridge

1. Compare Competitive Suppliers

Cambridge's premium commercial market attracts sophisticated suppliers:

Factor	What to Evaluate
Per-therm rate	Base commodity cost
Rate type	Fixed, variable, or index
Contract term	12-36 months typical
Monthly fees	Additional charges
Exit terms	Early termination costs

Visit EnergySwitchMA for supplier information.

2. Leverage Your Volume

Cambridge businesses can negotiate based on usage:

• Under 10,000 therms: Standard commercial rates
• 10,000-50,000 therms: Custom quotes available
• Over 50,000 therms: Negotiate directly
• Multi-location: Aggregate facilities for leverage

Universities, biotech, and tech companies should request custom pricing.

3. Strategic Timing

Natural gas prices fluctuate. Monitor EIA data:

Favorable periods:

• Late spring and summer
• After mild winters
• High storage levels

Higher cost periods:

• Peak winter heating
• Extreme cold events
• New England pipeline constraints

Cambridge winters make timing especially critical.

4. Greater Boston Aggregation

Cambridge businesses benefit from aggregation:

• All Cambridge facilities
• Greater Boston coordination
• Massachusetts statewide
• Multi-location companies

Combined volume improves negotiating leverage.

Industries We Serve in Cambridge

Higher Education

World's premier university concentration:

• Harvard University - Campus heating and operations
• MIT - Research facilities and labs
• Lesley University
• Cambridge College

Universities have extensive, consistent heating needs.

Biotech & Pharmaceuticals

Kendall Square's world-leading biotech cluster:

• Pharmaceutical research
• Biotech companies
• Clinical development
• Lab facilities with specialized needs

Biotech requires reliable supply and climate-controlled environments.

Technology

Tech companies and innovation:

• Tech headquarters
• Startup offices
• Research facilities
• Innovation spaces

Venture Capital & Professional Services

Supporting the innovation economy:

• Venture capital firms
• Law firms
• Consulting companies
• Professional offices

Healthcare & Research

Research hospitals and medical facilities:

• Cambridge Health Alliance
• Research hospitals
• Medical offices
• Clinical facilities

See: Healthcare Natural Gas Solutions

Restaurants & Hospitality

Diverse dining across Cambridge:

• Harvard Square restaurants
• Kendall Square dining
• Central Square food scene
• Multi-location groups

Explore: Restaurant Natural Gas Solutions

Cambridge Market Specifics

Innovation Hub Dynamics

Cambridge's unique position creates:

• Sophisticated energy management
• Sustainability focus
• Quality service expectations
• Professional procurement approaches

Lab and Research Facilities

Specialized heating needs for:

• Climate-controlled labs
• Clean rooms
• Research facilities
• Specialized HVAC requirements

University Energy Management

Major universities have:

• Dedicated energy staff
• Sustainability commitments
• Campus-wide optimization
• Long-term planning horizons

Compare Massachusetts Cities

Coordinate across Massachusetts locations:

• Boston - National Grid territory
• Worcester - Central Massachusetts
• Springfield - Eversource territory
• Lowell - National Grid territory
• Massachusetts statewide

Note: Cambridge uses Eversource; Boston uses National Grid.

Understanding Your Cambridge Gas Bill

Bill Components

Your Eversource bill includes:

1. Delivery Charges (Eversource)

• Customer charge (fixed monthly)
• Distribution charge (per therm)
• Infrastructure charges
• Taxes and fees

2. Supply Charges

• Gas cost (per therm)
• From Eversource or competitive supplier
• Shopping here creates savings

Rate Schedules

Eversource commercial rate schedules:

Schedule	Description
G-02	Small Commercial
G-03	Medium Commercial
G-04	Large Commercial

Delivery charges apply regardless of supplier.

Contract Strategies for Cambridge

Fixed Rate Contracts

Valuable in Cambridge due to:

• Cold winter heating needs
• New England pipeline constraints
• Research facility budget requirements
• Sustainability planning alignment

Standard terms:

• 12, 24, or 36 months
• Locked per-therm rate
• Early termination fees

Variable/Index Rates

Consider when:

• Flexible budgets
• Market monitoring capability
• Shorter-term needs
• Risk tolerance

Cambridge considerations:

• Lab facilities may prefer fixed for budget certainty
• Winter price volatility possible
• Startups may need flexibility

Cambridge Recommendations

Given the innovation economy's needs:

• Fixed pricing provides valuable protection
• Research budgets benefit from certainty
• Sustainability goals may favor long-term planning
• Consider hybrid approaches

Learn more: Understanding Natural Gas Deregulation

Energy Efficiency in Cambridge

Mass Save Programs

Massachusetts offers commercial efficiency programs through Mass Save:

• Equipment rebates
• Custom project incentives
• Energy assessments
• Technical assistance
• Financing options

Cambridge Climate Initiatives

Cambridge has aggressive climate goals:

• Net Zero Action Plan
• Building energy requirements
• Sustainability reporting
• Carbon reduction targets

Lab and Research Efficiency

Specialized efficiency for Cambridge:

• Lab ventilation optimization
• Climate control efficiency
• HVAC system upgrades
• Building envelope improvements

Get Your Free Cambridge Analysis

Natural Gas Advisors helps Cambridge businesses optimize natural gas costs:

1. Bill Analysis: Review your current Eversource bills
2. Supplier Comparison: Compare licensed alternatives
3. Contract Review: Evaluate terms and opportunities
4. Negotiation Support: Secure competitive rates
5. Ongoing Management: Monitor renewals and market

No cost to businesses—suppliers compensate us directly.

Whether you're a university, a biotech company, a restaurant, or any Cambridge business, Massachusetts' deregulated market offers savings opportunities.

Cambridge leads the world in innovation. Lead in energy savings too. Contact Natural Gas Advisors today for your complimentary Cambridge energy analysis.