Electricity rates in South Hadley, MA
South Hadley (17,652 people, Hampshire 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 South Hadley
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| City of Chicopee | Municipal utility | 16.18¢ | $117 | 23K | 12 |
| City of Holyoke | Municipal utility | 17.03¢ | $105 | 15K | 37 |
Power outages in Hampshire County right now
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Outage history in Hampshire County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 130 | 208 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,344 (8.2%) | 8,149 (8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-13 | 2025-05-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (130 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Granby 34.2¢
- Holyoke 17.0¢
- Easthampton 34.2¢
- North Chicopee 16.2¢
- Northampton 34.2¢
- Hadley 34.2¢
- South Amherst 34.2¢
- Chicopee 16.2¢
- Hatfield 34.2¢
- Amherst 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01075
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Hadley?
Most homes in South Hadley 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 South Hadley: City of Chicopee (16.18¢), City of Holyoke (17.03¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Hadley?
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 South Hadley, MA?
3 utilities serve South Hadley's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., City of Chicopee, City of Holyoke. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Hadley?
In 2025, customers in Hampshire County averaged 3 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-04, when 8,149 customers (8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.