Electricity rates in Bolton, MA
Bolton (4,220 people, Worcester 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 Bolton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| Town of Hudson | Municipal utility | 13.11¢ | $102 | 12K | 63 |
Power outages in Worcester County right now
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Outage history in Worcester County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 228 | 403 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 99 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,735 (5.5%) | 12,731 (6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-05-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (228 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hudson 34.2¢
- Lancaster 34.2¢
- Berlin 34.2¢
- Clinton 34.2¢
- South Lancaster 34.2¢
- Harvard 34.2¢
- Stow 34.2¢
- Boxborough 34.2¢
- Boylston 34.2¢
- Marlborough 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01740
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bolton?
Most homes in Bolton 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 Bolton: Town of Hudson (13.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bolton?
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 Bolton, MA?
2 utilities serve Bolton's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., Town of Hudson. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bolton?
In 2025, customers in Worcester County averaged 6 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 99 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-03, when 12,731 customers (6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.