Electricity rates in Phillipston, MA
Phillipston (1,649 people, Worcester County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on Massachusetts Electric Co. pay about 34.18¢/kWh, 12% more than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Phillipston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| Town of Shrewsbury | Municipal utility | 15.50¢ | $119 | 15K | 831 |
| Town of Holden | Municipal utility | 14.43¢ | $153 | 8,609 | — |
| Town of Sterling | Municipal utility | 18.76¢ | $264 | 4,187 | 3 |
| Town of Templeton | Municipal utility | 15.58¢ | $230 | 3,814 | — |
| Town of West Boylston | Municipal utility | 15.79¢ | $212 | 3,785 | — |
| Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 40.09¢ | $182 | 3,657 | 74 |
| Town of Ashburnham | Municipal utility | 18.47¢ | $174 | 3,220 | 18 |
Power outages in Worcester County right now
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Outage history in Worcester County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 228 | 403 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 99 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,735 (5.5%) | 12,731 (6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-05-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (228 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Templeton 34.2¢
- Baldwinville 34.2¢
- Athol 34.2¢
- Gardner 34.2¢
- Hubbardston 34.2¢
- Barre 34.2¢
- Royalston 34.2¢
- Orange 34.2¢
- Winchendon 34.2¢
- South Ashburnham 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01436, 01438, 01468
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Phillipston?
Most homes in Phillipston 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Phillipston: Town of Shrewsbury (15.50¢), Town of Holden (14.43¢), Town of Sterling (18.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Phillipston?
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 Phillipston, MA?
8 utilities serve Phillipston's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., Town of Shrewsbury, Town of Holden, Town of Sterling, Town of Templeton, Town of West Boylston, Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co., Town of Ashburnham. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Phillipston?
In 2025, customers in Worcester County averaged 6 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 99 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-03, when 12,731 customers (6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.