Electricity rates in Assonet, MA
Assonet (4,084 people, Bristol 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 Assonet
| 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 |
| City of Taunton | Municipal utility | 18.78¢ | $130 | 35K | 64 |
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
- Freetown 18.8¢
- Dighton 34.2¢
- Berkley 34.2¢
- Somerset 34.2¢
- Swansea 34.2¢
- Taunton 18.8¢
- North Lakeville 19.6¢
- Fall River 34.2¢
- Ocean Grove 34.2¢
- Raynham Center 18.8¢
ZIP codes: 02702
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Assonet?
Most homes in Assonet 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 Assonet: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), City of Taunton (18.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Assonet?
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 Assonet, MA?
3 utilities serve Assonet's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company, City of Taunton. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Assonet?
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.