Electricity rates in Allston/Brighton, MA
Allston/Brighton (4,185 people, Suffolk 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 Allston/Brighton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
Power outages in Suffolk County right now
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Outage history in Suffolk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 33 | 53 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,679 (1.1%) | 27,817 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-09 | 2025-05-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (33 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Brighton 19.6¢
- Brighton 19.6¢
- Aberdeen 19.6¢
- Allston 19.6¢
- Lower Allston 19.6¢
- Faneuil 19.6¢
- Coolidge Corner 19.6¢
- Beaconsfield 19.6¢
- Reservoir 19.6¢
- West Cambridge/Harvard Square 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02134, 02135, 02446
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Allston/Brighton?
Most homes in Allston/Brighton 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 Allston/Brighton?
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 Allston/Brighton, MA?
NSTAR Electric Company serves Allston/Brighton.
How often does the power go out in Allston/Brighton?
In 2025, customers in Suffolk County averaged 53 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-14, when 27,817 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.