Electricity rates in Back Bay, MA
Back Bay (17,577 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 Back Bay
| 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
- West Fens 19.6¢
- Kendall Square 19.6¢
- Beacon Hill 19.6¢
- East Cambridge 19.6¢
- Roxbury Crossing 19.6¢
- Boston 19.6¢
- Mission Hill 19.6¢
- VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Campus 19.6¢
- Back of the Hill 19.6¢
- Coolidge Corner 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02115, 02116, 02199
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Back Bay?
Most homes in Back Bay 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 Back Bay?
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 Back Bay, MA?
NSTAR Electric Company serves Back Bay.
How often does the power go out in Back Bay?
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.