Electricity rates in Groton, MA
Groton (1,124 people, Middlesex County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on Massachusetts Electric Co. pay about 34.18¢/kWh, 12% more than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Groton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| Town of Littleton | Municipal utility | 14.15¢ | $126 | 6,762 | — |
| Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 40.09¢ | $182 | 3,657 | 74 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| Town of Reading | Municipal utility | 18.81¢ | $155 | 27K | 50 |
| Town of Wakefield | Municipal utility | 20.74¢ | $202 | 14K | — |
| Town of Belmont | Municipal utility | 23.95¢ | $211 | 12K | 127 |
| Town of Hudson | Municipal utility | 13.11¢ | $102 | 12K | 63 |
Power outages in Middlesex County right now
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Outage history in Middlesex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 179 | 238 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,414 (3.8%) | 19,321 (4.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-07 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (179 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ayer 34.2¢
- East Pepperell 34.2¢
- Pepperell 34.2¢
- Devens 34.2¢
- Shirley 34.2¢
- Dunstable 34.2¢
- Littleton Common 34.2¢
- Westford 34.2¢
- Townsend 34.2¢
- Harvard 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01450, 01470, 01471
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Groton?
Most homes in Groton 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Groton: Town of Littleton (14.15¢), Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. (40.09¢), NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Groton?
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 Groton, MA?
8 utilities serve Groton's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., Town of Littleton, Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co., NSTAR Electric Company, Town of Reading, Town of Wakefield, Town of Belmont, Town of Hudson. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Groton?
In 2025, customers in Middlesex County averaged 3 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 19,321 customers (4.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.