Electricity rates in Onset, MA
Onset (1,573 people, Plymouth 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 Onset
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
Power outages in Plymouth County right now
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Outage history in Plymouth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 109 | 142 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,664 (3.4%) | 47,121 (16.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-12 | 2025-07-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (109 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Buzzards Bay 19.6¢
- Monument Beach 19.6¢
- Bourne 19.6¢
- Weweantic 19.6¢
- Wareham Center 19.6¢
- White Island Shores 19.6¢
- Pocasset 19.6¢
- Marion Center 19.6¢
- Marion 19.6¢
- West Wareham 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02558
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Onset?
Most homes in Onset 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 Onset?
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 Onset, MA?
NSTAR Electric Company serves Onset.
How often does the power go out in Onset?
In 2025, customers in Plymouth County averaged 2 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-04, when 47,121 customers (16.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.