Electricity rates in Scituate, MA
Scituate (5,245 people, Plymouth County) is served by 2 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 Scituate
| 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 |
Power outages in Plymouth County right now
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Outage history in Plymouth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 109 | 142 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,664 (3.4%) | 47,121 (16.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-12 | 2025-07-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (109 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Scituate 34.2¢
- Marshfield Hills 19.6¢
- Norwell 34.2¢
- Cohasset 34.2¢
- Hanover 34.2¢
- Marshfield 34.2¢
- Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock 19.6¢
- North Pembroke 34.2¢
- Hingham 34.2¢
- Green Harbor-Cedar Crest 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02066
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Scituate?
Most homes in Scituate 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 Scituate: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Scituate?
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 Scituate, MA?
2 utilities serve Scituate's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Scituate?
In 2025, customers in Plymouth County averaged 2 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-04, when 47,121 customers (16.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.