Document and Entity Information Document and Entity Information	Mar. 23, 2020
Cover page.
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 23, 2020
Entity Registrant Name	EVERSOURCE ENERGY
Entity Central Index Key	0000072741
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MA
Entity File Number	1-5324
Entity Tax Identification Number	04-2147929
Entity Address, Address Line One	300 Cadwell Drive
Entity Address, City or Town	Springfield
Entity Address, State or Province	MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	01104
City Area Code	800
Local Phone Number	286-5000
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false