Electricity rates in Hingham, MA
Hingham (5,650 people, Plymouth County) is served by 5 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 Hingham
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| Town of Middleborough | Municipal utility | 15.57¢ | $124 | 15K | 64 |
| City of Hingham | Municipal utility | 16.93¢ | $267 | 10K | 3 |
| Hull Municipal Light Plant | Municipal utility | 21.89¢ | $144 | 6,232 | — |
Power outages in Plymouth County right now
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Outage history in Plymouth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 109 | 142 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,664 (3.4%) | 47,121 (16.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-12 | 2025-07-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (109 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 02043, 02044
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hingham?
Most homes in Hingham 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 Hingham: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), Town of Middleborough (15.57¢), City of Hingham (16.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hingham?
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 Hingham, MA?
5 utilities serve Hingham's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company, Town of Middleborough, City of Hingham, Hull Municipal Light Plant. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hingham?
In 2025, customers in Plymouth County averaged 2 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-04, when 47,121 customers (16.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.