Electricity rates in Pittsfield, MA
Pittsfield (43,303 people, Berkshire County) is served by 3 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 Pittsfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| Town of Chester | Municipal utility | 26.20¢ | $171 | 755 | — |
Power outages in Berkshire County right now
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Outage history in Berkshire County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 168 | 175 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,671 (7.7%) | 10,881 (11%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-09-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (168 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dalton 34.2¢
- Lanesborough 34.2¢
- Hinsdale 34.2¢
- Lenox 34.2¢
- Richmond 34.2¢
- West Stockbridge 34.2¢
- Lee 34.2¢
- Becket 34.2¢
- Stockbridge 34.2¢
- Adams 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01201, 01202, 01203
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pittsfield?
Most homes in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), Town of Chester (26.20¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pittsfield?
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 Pittsfield, MA?
3 utilities serve Pittsfield's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company, Town of Chester. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pittsfield?
In 2025, customers in Berkshire County averaged 2 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-06, when 10,881 customers (11%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.