Electricity rates in Newton, MA
Newton (88,817 people, Middlesex County) is served by NSTAR Electric Company. Homes on NSTAR Electric Company pay about 19.62¢/kWh, 36% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Newton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
Power outages in Middlesex County right now
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Outage history in Middlesex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 179 | 238 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,414 (3.8%) | 19,321 (4.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-07 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (179 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Newton Center 19.6¢
- Newtonville 19.6¢
- Newton Highlands 19.6¢
- West Newton 19.6¢
- Newton Upper Falls 19.6¢
- Nonantum 19.6¢
- Newton Corner 19.6¢
- Thompsonville 19.6¢
- Auburndale 19.6¢
- Bemis 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02458
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Newton?
Most homes in Newton get power from NSTAR Electric Company, where residential customers pay an average of 19.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Newton?
About $93 a month, based on 474 kWh a month (the average for NSTAR Electric Company customers) at 19.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Newton, MA?
NSTAR Electric Company serves Newton.
How often does the power go out in Newton?
In 2025, customers in Middlesex County averaged 3 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 19,321 customers (4.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.