Electricity rates in Fairmount, MA
Fairmount (6,282 people, Suffolk County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on NSTAR Electric Company pay about 19.62¢/kWh, 36% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Fairmount
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
Power outages in Suffolk County right now
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Outage history in Suffolk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 33 | 53 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,679 (1.1%) | 27,817 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-09 | 2025-05-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (33 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hyde Park 19.6¢
- Milton Upper Mills 19.6¢
- Readville 19.6¢
- Clarendon Hills 19.6¢
- Milton Center 19.6¢
- Mattapan 19.6¢
- Milton Village 19.6¢
- Milton 34.2¢
- West Roxbury 19.6¢
- Dedham 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02136, 02137, 02186
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fairmount?
Most homes in Fairmount 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fairmount: Massachusetts Electric Co. (34.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fairmount?
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 Fairmount, MA?
2 utilities serve Fairmount's ZIP codes: NSTAR Electric Company, Massachusetts Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fairmount?
In 2025, customers in Suffolk County averaged 53 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-14, when 27,817 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.