Key takeaway
Milford splits its utilities between several providers. National Grid brings the electricity and Eversource brings the natural gas. The Milford Water Company supplies drinking water, the town handles sewer, and E.L. Harvey & Sons picks up trash and recycling under a town contract. You can buy your electricity supply from National Grid, through Milford Community Electricity or from a competitive supplier.
Who this is for: new Milford residents, buyers about to close on a house, and anyone staring at a Milford utility bill wondering who to call.
Who Provides What in Milford
| Service | Who handles it | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Power lines and delivery | National Grid | Outage line: 1-800-465-1212 |
| Electricity supply | National Grid basic service, Milford Community Electricity or a licensed supplier | Shows up as its own line on the National Grid bill |
| Natural gas | Eversource | Smell gas? Get outside first, then dial 911 |
| Drinking water | Milford Water Company | 66 Dilla Street, 508-473-5110 |
| Sewer | Town of Milford Sewer Department | A separate bill from your water |
| Trash and recycling | E.L. Harvey & Sons, hired by the town | Curbside, once a week |
Electricity in Milford
This catches a lot of newcomers off guard: Milford is a National Grid town. If you're coming from Framingham, Holliston or another place on Eversource, your electric account starts with a different company here. National Grid maintains the wires, restores power after storms and mails the monthly bill.
That bill breaks into two pieces:
- Delivery charges pay National Grid to move power to your house. State regulators approve these, and you can't shop them.
- Supply charges pay for the electricity itself, and here you do get a say.
From August 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, National Grid charges residential basic service customers about 17.19 cents per kilowatt-hour for supply. That price changes twice a year, in February and August.
Milford Community Electricity
Milford Community Electricity is the town's version of municipal aggregation. Instead of each household buying power on its own, the town pools everyone together and picks a supplier, with plans that add extra renewable energy for people who want it. Renters, owners and local businesses can all take part, and leaving the program is up to you. National Grid stays in charge of delivery, repairs and billing no matter which supply you pick. Town officials are upfront that the program can't promise savings every season, since basic service rates move every six months.
Natural Gas in Milford
Gas is an Eversource service in Milford. You can choose a competitive gas supplier if you like, but Eversource still owns the pipes, reads the meter and sends crews for leaks. Bottom line: a Milford home with gas heat pays two different utility companies each month, one for power and one for gas.
Water and Sewer in Milford
Tap water comes from the Milford Water Company, which runs the treatment plant on Dilla Street. Call 508-473-5110 to start service or ask about a bill. Sewer is a separate system run by the town's Sewer Department, so homes on town sewer get a separate bill for it.
Trash and Recycling Pickup
The town pays E.L. Harvey & Sons to collect trash and recycling at the curb every week. Pickup days, holiday delays and spring and fall bulk pickup are posted on the town website. Keep in mind that state rules keep things like TVs, tires and recyclables out of the regular trash.
Setting Up Utilities When You Move to Milford
- Power: open an account with National Grid. If you land on basic service, look into whether you're enrolled in Milford Community Electricity and whether you'd rather stay or leave.
- Gas: call Eversource to transfer service, if the house uses gas for heat, hot water or cooking.
- Water: put the water account in your name with the Milford Water Company.
- Sewer: check with the town that the sewer account is updated.
- Trash: look up your collection day on the town website.
- Alerts: register for the town's RAVE notification system so you hear about storms, closures and emergencies.
Lowering Your Electric Bill in Milford
Most Milford households feel the electric bill more than any other utility. A few moves that help:
- Check how Milford Community Electricity stacks up against basic service each February and August.
- Book a Mass Save home energy assessment to find the leaks and rebates in your house.
- Look into solar for your Milford home. Net metering lets your panels offset a big chunk of what you'd otherwise buy from National Grid.
Along with housing and taxes, these bills shape the overall cost of living in Milford.
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What electric company serves Milford, MA?
National Grid. It delivers power to every Milford home, while the supply itself can come from basic service, Milford Community Electricity or a licensed supplier.
Does Milford use Eversource or National Grid?
Both, but for different services. Electricity is National Grid and natural gas is Eversource.
Who handles water bills in Milford?
The Milford Water Company, at 508-473-5110. Sewer charges come separately from the town.
When is trash day in Milford?
Collection days vary by street. The town website has the schedule, along with holiday changes and bulk pickup.
How do I report an outage in Milford?
Call National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 or report it through the National Grid website or app.
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