Electricity rates in South Peabody, MA
South Peabody (50,293 people, Essex County) is served by 4 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 Peabody
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| Town of Reading | Municipal utility | 18.81¢ | $155 | 27K | 50 |
| City of Peabody | Municipal utility | 16.85¢ | $121 | 23K | — |
| Town of Danvers | Municipal utility | 16.52¢ | $116 | 12K | 49 |
Power outages in Essex County right now
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Outage history in Essex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 195 | 248 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,779 (6.8%) | 8,491 (3.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-13 | 2025-04-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (195 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Peabody 16.9¢
- Salem 34.2¢
- Lynn 34.2¢
- Swampscott 34.2¢
- Saugus 34.2¢
- Danvers 34.2¢
- Marblehead 34.2¢
- Beverly 34.2¢
- Lynnfield 34.2¢
- Beverly Cove 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01903, 01904, 01960
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Peabody?
Most homes in South Peabody 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 Peabody: Town of Reading (18.81¢), City of Peabody (16.85¢), Town of Danvers (16.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Peabody?
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 Peabody, MA?
4 utilities serve South Peabody's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., Town of Reading, City of Peabody, Town of Danvers. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Peabody?
In 2025, customers in Essex County averaged 4 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-08, when 8,491 customers (3.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.