Exhibit 23





               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS




We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-85559 and 333-
87272) of NSTAR of our report dated June 28, 2002 relating to the
financial statements and supplemental schedules of NSTAR Savings
Plan as of and for the year ended December 31, 2001 included with
this Form 11-K.


/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
June 28, 2002