Electricity rates in Acushnet, MA
Acushnet (10,850 people, Bristol County) is served by NSTAR Electric Company. Homes on NSTAR Electric Company pay about 19.62¢/kWh, 36% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Acushnet
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
Power outages in Bristol County right now
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Outage history in Bristol County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 135 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,479 (6.5%) | 38,360 (13.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-06 | 2025-07-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Acushnet Center 19.6¢
- Fairhaven 19.6¢
- New Bedford 19.6¢
- Mattapoisett 19.6¢
- Bliss Corner 19.6¢
- Smith Mills 19.6¢
- Mattapoisett Center 19.6¢
- Rochester 19.6¢
- Marion 19.6¢
- Marion Center 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02743
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Acushnet?
Most homes in Acushnet 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Acushnet?
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 Acushnet, MA?
NSTAR Electric Company serves Acushnet.
How often does the power go out in Acushnet?
In 2025, customers in Bristol County averaged 2 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-04, when 38,360 customers (13.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.