Electricity rates in Orange, MA
Orange (4,018 people, Franklin 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 Orange
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 156 | 178 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,927 (6.8%) | 10,330 (17.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-29 | 2025-01-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (156 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Athol 34.2¢
- Erving 34.2¢
- Wendell 34.2¢
- Royalston 34.2¢
- Millers Falls 34.2¢
- Phillipston 34.2¢
- Gill 34.2¢
- Northfield 34.2¢
- Shutesbury 34.2¢
- Baldwinville 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01364
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Orange?
Most homes in Orange 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 Orange?
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 Orange, MA?
Massachusetts Electric Co. serves Orange.
How often does the power go out in Orange?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 2 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-17, when 10,330 customers (17.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.