CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on Form S-3 of our report dated February 27, 1995, on our audits of the financial statements of Massachusetts Electric Company. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts". s/Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. Boston, Massachusetts May 5, 1995