Electricity rates in Plainville, MA
Plainville (7,817 people, Norfolk 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 Plainville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| Town of North Attleborough | Municipal utility | 15.85¢ | $124 | 13K | 10 |
| Town of Mansfield | Municipal utility | 15.01¢ | $111 | 9,406 | 21 |
Power outages in Norfolk County right now
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Outage history in Norfolk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 188 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,592 (1.7%) | 29,004 (8.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-25 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Attleborough Center 15.8¢
- Wrentham 34.2¢
- Attleboro 34.2¢
- Mansfield Center 34.2¢
- Foxborough 34.2¢
- Mansfield 34.2¢
- Franklin 34.2¢
- Norton Center 34.2¢
- Norton 34.2¢
- North Seekonk 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 02762
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plainville?
Most homes in Plainville 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 Plainville: Town of North Attleborough (15.85¢), Town of Mansfield (15.01¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plainville?
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 Plainville, MA?
3 utilities serve Plainville's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., Town of North Attleborough, Town of Mansfield. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plainville?
In 2025, customers in Norfolk County averaged 3 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 29,004 customers (8.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.