Electricity rates in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket (7,446 people, Nantucket County) is served by Nantucket Electric Co.. Homes on Nantucket Electric Co. pay about 37.60¢/kWh, 24% more than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Nantucket
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 37.60¢ | $309 | 2,215 | 103 |
Power outages in Nantucket County right now
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Outage history in Nantucket County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,316 | 3,135 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,607 (236.3%) | 1,860 (273.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-07 | 2025-11-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2,316 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Edgartown 19.6¢
- Dennis Port 19.6¢
- West Yarmouth 19.6¢
- Harwich Port 19.6¢
- West Dennis 19.6¢
- South Yarmouth 19.6¢
- Oak Bluffs 19.6¢
- Hyannis 19.6¢
- Harwich 19.6¢
- West Chatham 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02554, 02584
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nantucket?
Most homes in Nantucket get power from Nantucket Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 37.60¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Nantucket?
About $309 a month, based on 822 kWh a month (the average for Nantucket Electric Co. customers) at 37.60¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Nantucket, MA?
Nantucket Electric Co. serves Nantucket.
How often does the power go out in Nantucket?
In 2025, customers in Nantucket County averaged 52 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-17, when 1,860 customers (273.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.