Electricity rates in Nahant, MA
Nahant (3,410 people, Essex County) is served by Massachusetts Electric Co.. Homes on Massachusetts Electric Co. pay about 34.18¢/kWh, 12% more than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Nahant
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
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
- Swampscott 34.2¢
- Lynn 34.2¢
- Suffolk Downs Station 34.2¢
- Winthrop 34.2¢
- Revere 34.2¢
- Orient Heights 19.6¢
- Saugus 34.2¢
- South Peabody 34.2¢
- Marblehead 34.2¢
- Chelsea 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01908
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nahant?
Most homes in Nahant 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Nahant?
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 Nahant, MA?
Massachusetts Electric Co. serves Nahant.
How often does the power go out in Nahant?
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.