Electricity rates in Highland, MA
Highland (5,016 people, Suffolk County) is served by NSTAR Electric Company. Homes on NSTAR Electric Company pay about 19.62¢/kWh, 36% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Highland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
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
- Brook Farm 19.6¢
- West Roxbury 19.6¢
- Bellevue 19.6¢
- Oak Hill Park 19.6¢
- Roslindale 19.6¢
- Clarendon Hills 19.6¢
- Thompsonville 19.6¢
- Hyde Park 19.6¢
- Dedham 19.6¢
- Chestnut Hill 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02131, 02132, 02467
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Highland?
Most homes in Highland 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Highland?
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 Highland, MA?
NSTAR Electric Company serves Highland.
How often does the power go out in Highland?
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.