Electricity rates in Amherst, MA
Amherst (39,833 people, Hampshire County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Massachusetts Electric Co. pay about 34.18¢/kWh, 12% more than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Amherst
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| Town of South Hadley | Municipal utility | 16.28¢ | $182 | 8,314 | 64 |
Power outages in Hampshire County right now
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Outage history in Hampshire County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 130 | 208 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,344 (8.2%) | 8,149 (8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-13 | 2025-05-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (130 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Amherst Center 34.2¢
- South Amherst 34.2¢
- North Amherst 34.2¢
- Hadley 34.2¢
- Hatfield 34.2¢
- Leverett 34.2¢
- Pelham 34.2¢
- Northampton 34.2¢
- Granby 34.2¢
- Whately 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01002, 01003, 01004
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Amherst?
Most homes in Amherst get power from Massachusetts Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 34.18¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Amherst: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), Town of South Hadley (16.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Amherst?
About $166 a month, based on 487 kWh a month (the average for Massachusetts Electric Co. customers) at 34.18¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Amherst, MA?
3 utilities serve Amherst's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company, Town of South Hadley. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Amherst?
In 2025, customers in Hampshire County averaged 3 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-04, when 8,149 customers (8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.