Electricity rates in Acton, MA
Acton (20,897 people, Middlesex County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on NSTAR Electric Company pay about 19.62¢/kWh, 36% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Acton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| Town of Hudson | Municipal utility | 13.11¢ | $102 | 12K | 63 |
| Town of Littleton | Municipal utility | 14.15¢ | $126 | 6,762 | — |
Power outages in Middlesex County right now
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Outage history in Middlesex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 179 | 238 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,414 (3.8%) | 19,321 (4.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-07 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (179 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Concord 19.6¢
- Maynard 19.6¢
- Concord 19.6¢
- Littleton Common 34.2¢
- Boxborough 34.2¢
- Stow 34.2¢
- Carlisle 34.2¢
- Westford 34.2¢
- Sudbury 34.2¢
- Harvard 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01718, 01720
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Acton?
Most homes in Acton get power from NSTAR Electric Company, where residential customers pay an average of 19.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Acton: Massachusetts Electric Co. (34.18¢), Town of Hudson (13.11¢), Town of Littleton (14.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Acton?
About $93 a month, based on 474 kWh a month (the average for NSTAR Electric Company customers) at 19.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Acton, MA?
4 utilities serve Acton's ZIP codes: NSTAR Electric Company, Massachusetts Electric Co., Town of Hudson, Town of Littleton. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Acton?
In 2025, customers in Middlesex County averaged 3 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 19,321 customers (4.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.