Electricity rates in Buzzards Bay, MA
Buzzards Bay (3,859 people, Barnstable 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 Buzzards Bay
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
Power outages in Barnstable County right now
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Outage history in Barnstable County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 331 | 252 |
| Days with outages | 73 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 26,740 (22.6%) | 24,294 (20.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-29 | 2025-05-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (331 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bourne 19.6¢
- Monument Beach 19.6¢
- Onset 19.6¢
- White Island Shores 19.6¢
- Pocasset 19.6¢
- Sagamore 19.6¢
- Wareham Center 19.6¢
- Weweantic 19.6¢
- Sandwich 19.6¢
- North Falmouth 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02532, 02542
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buzzards Bay?
Most homes in Buzzards 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 Buzzards 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 Buzzards Bay, MA?
NSTAR Electric Company serves Buzzards Bay.
How often does the power go out in Buzzards Bay?
In 2025, customers in Barnstable County averaged 4 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-31, when 24,294 customers (20.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.