Electricity rates in North Chicopee, MA
North Chicopee (55,179 people, Hampden County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on City of Chicopee pay about 16.18¢/kWh, 47% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving North Chicopee
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chicopee | Municipal utility | 16.18¢ | $117 | 23K | 12 |
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| City of Westfield | Municipal utility | 18.43¢ | $125 | 16K | 194 |
| City of Holyoke | Municipal utility | 17.03¢ | $105 | 15K | 37 |
| Town of Chester | Municipal utility | 26.20¢ | $171 | 755 | — |
| City of Russell | Municipal utility | 20.24¢ | $183 | 468 | — |
Power outages in Hampden County right now
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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
- Holyoke 17.0¢
- Chicopee 16.2¢
- South Hadley 34.2¢
- West Springfield 16.2¢
- Springfield 34.2¢
- Ludlow 34.2¢
- Granby 34.2¢
- Easthampton 34.2¢
- Southampton 18.4¢
- Agawam 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01014, 01021, 01090
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in North Chicopee?
Most homes in North Chicopee get power from City of Chicopee, where residential customers pay an average of 16.18¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of North Chicopee: Massachusetts Electric Co. (34.18¢), NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), City of Westfield (18.43¢).
What is the average electric bill in North Chicopee?
About $117 a month, based on 726 kWh a month (the average for City of Chicopee customers) at 16.18¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in North Chicopee, MA?
7 utilities serve North Chicopee's ZIP codes: City of Chicopee, Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company, City of Westfield, City of Holyoke, Town of Chester, City of Russell. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in North Chicopee?
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.