Electricity rates in Quincy, MA
Quincy (93,618 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 Quincy
| 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 Braintree | Municipal utility | 16.14¢ | $116 | 14K | 72 |
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
- Milton 34.2¢
- Braintree 16.1¢
- Milton Village 19.6¢
- Weymouth 34.2¢
- Milton Center 19.6¢
- Ashmont 19.6¢
- Mattapan 19.6¢
- Milton Upper Mills 19.6¢
- Dorchester 19.6¢
- Savin Hill 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02169, 02170, 02171, 02269
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Quincy?
Most homes in Quincy 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 Quincy: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), Town of Braintree (16.14¢).
What is the average electric bill in Quincy?
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 Quincy, MA?
3 utilities serve Quincy's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company, Town of Braintree. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Quincy?
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.