Electricity rates in Belchertown, MA
Belchertown (2,899 people, Hampshire County) is served by Massachusetts Electric Co.. Homes on Massachusetts Electric Co. pay about 34.18¢/kWh, 12% more than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Belchertown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
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
- Bondsville 34.2¢
- Granby 34.2¢
- South Amherst 34.2¢
- Three Rivers 34.2¢
- Pelham 34.2¢
- Ware 34.2¢
- Amherst 34.2¢
- Ludlow 34.2¢
- South Hadley 34.2¢
- Palmer 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01007
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Belchertown?
Most homes in Belchertown 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Belchertown?
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 Belchertown, MA?
Massachusetts Electric Co. serves Belchertown.
How often does the power go out in Belchertown?
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.