This probably explains it better than I can: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-my-electric-supply-options-in-massachusetts https://

This probably explains it better than I can: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-my-electric-supply-options-in-massachusetts https://www.mass.gov/info-details/what-do-i-need-to-know-abo... As far as I know, the distribution has for a very, very long time been managed by a private, regulated monopoly utility.