Electricity rates in Reading, MA
Reading (24,747 people, Middlesex County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on NSTAR Electric Company pay about 19.62¢/kWh, 36% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Reading
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| Town of Reading | Municipal utility | 18.81¢ | $155 | 27K | 50 |
| City of Peabody | Municipal utility | 16.85¢ | $121 | 23K | — |
Power outages in Middlesex County right now
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Outage history in Middlesex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 179 | 238 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,414 (3.8%) | 19,321 (4.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-07 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (179 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wakefield 34.2¢
- Lynnfield 34.2¢
- Stoneham 34.2¢
- North Reading 18.8¢
- Wilmington 34.2¢
- Woburn 19.6¢
- Melrose 34.2¢
- Burlington 19.6¢
- Winchester 34.2¢
- Saugus 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01867
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Reading?
Most homes in Reading get power from NSTAR Electric Company, where residential customers pay an average of 19.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Reading: Town of Reading (18.81¢), City of Peabody (16.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Reading?
About $93 a month, based on 474 kWh a month (the average for NSTAR Electric Company customers) at 19.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Reading, MA?
3 utilities serve Reading's ZIP codes: NSTAR Electric Company, Town of Reading, City of Peabody. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Reading?
In 2025, customers in Middlesex County averaged 3 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 19,321 customers (4.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.