Electricity rates in Northampton, MA
Northampton (28,540 people, Hampshire 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 Northampton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
Power outages in Hampshire County right now
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Outage history in Hampshire County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 130 | 208 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,344 (8.2%) | 8,149 (8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-13 | 2025-05-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (130 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hadley 34.2¢
- Hatfield 34.2¢
- Easthampton 34.2¢
- South Hadley 34.2¢
- Williamsburg 34.2¢
- Amherst 34.2¢
- Westhampton 34.2¢
- South Amherst 34.2¢
- Amherst Center 34.2¢
- Whately 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01060, 01061, 01063
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Northampton?
Most homes in Northampton 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 Northampton?
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 Northampton, MA?
Massachusetts Electric Co. serves Northampton.
How often does the power go out in Northampton?
In 2025, customers in Hampshire County averaged 3 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-04, when 8,149 customers (8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.