Electricity rates in Springfield, MA
Springfield (154,341 people, Hampden County) is served by 7 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 Springfield
| 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 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| City of Westfield | Municipal utility | 18.43¢ | $125 | 16K | 194 |
| City of Holyoke | Municipal utility | 17.03¢ | $105 | 15K | 37 |
| Town of Chester | Municipal utility | 26.20¢ | $171 | 755 | — |
| City of Russell | Municipal utility | 20.24¢ | $183 | 468 | — |
Power outages in Hampden County right now
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Outage history in Hampden County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 147 | 165 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,988 (3%) | 20,087 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-27 | 2025-07-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (147 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Springfield 16.2¢
- Agawam 34.2¢
- Chicopee 16.2¢
- Longmeadow 34.2¢
- East Longmeadow 34.2¢
- North Chicopee 16.2¢
- Ludlow 34.2¢
- Holyoke 17.0¢
- Wilbraham 34.2¢
- Westfield 18.4¢
ZIP codes: 01101, 01102, 01103, 01104, 01105, 01107, 01108, 01109, 01111, 01115, 01118, 01119, 01128, 01129, 01138, 01139, 01144, 01152, 01199
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Springfield?
Most homes in Springfield 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 Springfield: City of Chicopee (16.18¢), NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), City of Westfield (18.43¢).
What is the average electric bill in Springfield?
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 Springfield, MA?
7 utilities serve Springfield's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., City of Chicopee, NSTAR Electric Company, City of Westfield, City of Holyoke, Town of Chester, City of Russell. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Springfield?
In 2025, customers in Hampden County averaged 2 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-27, when 20,087 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.