Electricity rates in Freetown, MA
Freetown (8,472 people, Bristol County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on City of Taunton pay about 18.78¢/kWh, 38% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Freetown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Taunton | Municipal utility | 18.78¢ | $130 | 35K | 64 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
Power outages in Bristol County right now
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Outage history in Bristol County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 135 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,479 (6.5%) | 38,360 (13.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-06 | 2025-07-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Assonet 34.2¢
- Somerset 34.2¢
- Dighton 34.2¢
- Berkley 34.2¢
- Fall River 34.2¢
- North Lakeville 19.6¢
- North Westport 34.2¢
- Swansea 34.2¢
- Acushnet Center 19.6¢
- Acushnet 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02714, 02768, 02783
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Freetown?
Most homes in Freetown get power from City of Taunton, where residential customers pay an average of 18.78¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Freetown: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Freetown?
About $130 a month, based on 693 kWh a month (the average for City of Taunton customers) at 18.78¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Freetown, MA?
2 utilities serve Freetown's ZIP codes: City of Taunton, NSTAR Electric Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Freetown?
In 2025, customers in Bristol County averaged 2 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-04, when 38,360 customers (13.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.