Electricity rates in Charlemont, MA
Charlemont (1,382 people, Franklin 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 Charlemont
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 156 | 178 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,927 (6.8%) | 10,330 (17.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-29 | 2025-01-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (156 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Buckland 34.2¢
- Shelburne Falls 34.2¢
- Ashfield 34.2¢
- Colrain 34.2¢
- Shelburne 34.2¢
- Conway 34.2¢
- Adams 34.2¢
- North Adams 34.2¢
- Greenfield 34.2¢
- Turners Falls 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01339
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charlemont?
Most homes in Charlemont 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 Charlemont?
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 Charlemont, MA?
Massachusetts Electric Co. serves Charlemont.
How often does the power go out in Charlemont?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 2 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-17, when 10,330 customers (17.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.