Electricity rates in Great Barrington, MA
Great Barrington (7,172 people, Berkshire 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 Great Barrington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
Power outages in Berkshire County right now
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Outage history in Berkshire County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 168 | 175 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,671 (7.7%) | 10,881 (11%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-09-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (168 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Berkshire Heights 34.2¢
- Housatonic 34.2¢
- Sheffield 34.2¢
- Stockbridge 34.2¢
- New Marlborough 34.2¢
- Lee 34.2¢
- West Stockbridge 34.2¢
- Lenox 34.2¢
- Richmond 34.2¢
- Otis 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01230
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Great Barrington?
Most homes in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington?
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 Great Barrington, MA?
Massachusetts Electric Co. serves Great Barrington.
How often does the power go out in Great Barrington?
In 2025, customers in Berkshire County averaged 2 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-06, when 10,881 customers (11%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.