Electricity rates in Lynnfield, MA
Lynnfield (11,596 people, Essex County) is served by 3 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 Lynnfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| Town of Reading | Municipal utility | 18.81¢ | $155 | 27K | 50 |
| City of Peabody | Municipal utility | 16.85¢ | $121 | 23K | — |
Power outages in Essex County right now
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Outage history in Essex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 195 | 248 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,779 (6.8%) | 8,491 (3.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-13 | 2025-04-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (195 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wakefield 34.2¢
- Reading 19.6¢
- North Reading 18.8¢
- Middleton 34.2¢
- Stoneham 34.2¢
- South Peabody 34.2¢
- Saugus 34.2¢
- Melrose 34.2¢
- Peabody 16.9¢
- Wilmington 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01940
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lynnfield?
Most homes in Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield: Town of Reading (18.81¢), City of Peabody (16.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lynnfield?
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 Lynnfield, MA?
3 utilities serve Lynnfield's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., Town of Reading, City of Peabody. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lynnfield?
In 2025, customers in Essex County averaged 4 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-08, when 8,491 customers (3.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.