Electricity rates in Andover, MA
Andover (8,762 people, Essex County) is served by 2 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 Andover
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| Town of Reading | Municipal utility | 18.81¢ | $155 | 27K | 50 |
Power outages in Essex County right now
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Outage history in Essex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 195 | 248 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,779 (6.8%) | 8,491 (3.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-13 | 2025-04-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (195 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Andover 34.2¢
- Lawrence 34.2¢
- Methuen 34.2¢
- Tewksbury 34.2¢
- North Reading 18.8¢
- Boxford 34.2¢
- Middleton 34.2¢
- Wilmington 34.2¢
- Dracut 34.2¢
- Haverhill 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01810, 01812, 01899, 05501, 05544
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Andover?
Most homes in Andover 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 Andover: Town of Reading (18.81¢).
What is the average electric bill in Andover?
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 Andover, MA?
2 utilities serve Andover's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., Town of Reading. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Andover?
In 2025, customers in Essex County averaged 4 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-08, when 8,491 customers (3.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.