Natural Gas

The Massachusetts ENE50 Natural Gas Statewide Contract enables eligible entities, including Executive Branch agencies, municipalities, and public institutions, to procure natural gas supply services through a competitively solicited contract. The vehicle provides comprehensive natural gas commodity procurement options, including firm-fixed pricing and index plus basis pricing, covering transportation and delivery services across approximately 360 state accounts consuming around 2.6 million dekatherms annually. Participants can access standardized natural gas supply terms with transparent pricing mechanisms designed to leverage the Commonwealth's collective buying power.

Direct Energy serves as the primary vendor for this contract, which is administered by the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) and runs from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2025, with potential for a two-year extension. The current fixed rate is set at $9.776 cents per Dekatherm for pre-award participants, with pricing for post-award accounts determined at current market rates. The contract covers multiple local distribution companies including Berkshire Gas, Bay State Gas, Eversource, Liberty Utilities, and National Grid, providing statewide geographic coverage. Eligible entities can join the contract by contacting the Contract Manager, executing a Letter of Authorization with Direct Energy, and meeting the minimal 0.064% Supplier Diversity Program commitment.