Electricity rates in Charlton, MA
Charlton (12,764 people, Worcester 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 Charlton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
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
- Southbridge 34.2¢
- Oxford 34.2¢
- Sturbridge 34.2¢
- Dudley 34.2¢
- Fiskdale 34.2¢
- East Brookfield 34.2¢
- Webster 34.2¢
- Spencer 34.2¢
- Auburn 34.2¢
- Leicester 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01507
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charlton?
Most homes in Charlton 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 Charlton?
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 Charlton, MA?
Massachusetts Electric Co. serves Charlton.
How often does the power go out in Charlton?
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.