Electricity rates in Ludlow, MA
Ludlow (22,201 people, Hampden County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Massachusetts Electric Co. pay about 34.18¢/kWh, 12% more than the Massachusetts average.
What things cost to run in Ludlow
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Ludlow
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| City of Chicopee | Municipal utility | 16.18¢ | $117 | 23K | 12 |
Power outages in Hampden County right now
Checking live outages…
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
- Wilbraham 34.2¢
- Three Rivers 34.2¢
- North Chicopee 16.2¢
- Chicopee 16.2¢
- East Longmeadow 34.2¢
- Granby 34.2¢
- Springfield 34.2¢
- Hampden 34.2¢
- Palmer 34.2¢
- Bondsville 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01056
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ludlow?
Most homes in Ludlow 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 Ludlow: City of Chicopee (16.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ludlow?
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 Ludlow, MA?
2 utilities serve Ludlow's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., City of Chicopee. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ludlow?
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.