Electricity rates in North Reading, MA
North Reading (14,101 people, Middlesex County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on Town of Reading pay about 18.81¢/kWh, 38% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving North Reading
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Reading | Municipal utility | 18.81¢ | $155 | 27K | 50 |
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| City of Peabody | Municipal utility | 16.85¢ | $121 | 23K | — |
| Town of Wakefield | Municipal utility | 20.74¢ | $202 | 14K | — |
| Town of Belmont | Municipal utility | 23.95¢ | $211 | 12K | 127 |
| Town of Hudson | Municipal utility | 13.11¢ | $102 | 12K | 63 |
| Town of Concord | Municipal utility | 21.14¢ | $359 | 8,366 | — |
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
ZIP codes: 01825, 01864, 01889
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in North Reading?
Most homes in North Reading get power from Town of Reading, where residential customers pay an average of 18.81¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of North Reading: Massachusetts Electric Co. (34.18¢), NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), City of Peabody (16.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in North Reading?
About $155 a month, based on 826 kWh a month (the average for Town of Reading customers) at 18.81¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in North Reading, MA?
8 utilities serve North Reading's ZIP codes: Town of Reading, Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company, City of Peabody, Town of Wakefield, Town of Belmont, Town of Hudson, Town of Concord. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in North Reading?
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.