Electricity rates in Holyoke, MA
Holyoke (40,684 people, Hampden County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Holyoke pay about 17.03¢/kWh, 44% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Holyoke
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Holyoke | Municipal utility | 17.03¢ | $105 | 15K | 37 |
| City of Chicopee | Municipal utility | 16.18¢ | $117 | 23K | 12 |
| City of Westfield | Municipal utility | 18.43¢ | $125 | 16K | 194 |
Power outages in Hampden County right now
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Outage history in Hampden County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 147 | 165 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,988 (3%) | 20,087 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-27 | 2025-07-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (147 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Chicopee 16.2¢
- Chicopee 16.2¢
- South Hadley 34.2¢
- Easthampton 34.2¢
- Southampton 18.4¢
- Granby 34.2¢
- West Springfield 16.2¢
- Springfield 34.2¢
- Ludlow 34.2¢
- Northampton 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01040, 01041
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Holyoke?
Most homes in Holyoke get power from City of Holyoke, where residential customers pay an average of 17.03¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Holyoke: City of Chicopee (16.18¢), City of Westfield (18.43¢).
What is the average electric bill in Holyoke?
About $105 a month, based on 619 kWh a month (the average for City of Holyoke customers) at 17.03¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Holyoke, MA?
3 utilities serve Holyoke's ZIP codes: City of Holyoke, City of Chicopee, City of Westfield. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Holyoke?
In 2025, customers in Hampden County averaged 2 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-27, when 20,087 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.