Electricity rates in Wakefield, MA
Wakefield (24,932 people, Middlesex 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 Wakefield
| 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 |
| 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
- Reading 19.6¢
- Stoneham 34.2¢
- Lynnfield 34.2¢
- Melrose 34.2¢
- Saugus 34.2¢
- Woburn 19.6¢
- North Reading 18.8¢
- Winchester 34.2¢
- Malden 34.2¢
- Wilmington 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 01880
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wakefield?
Most homes in Wakefield 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 Wakefield: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), Town of Reading (18.81¢), City of Peabody (16.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wakefield?
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 Wakefield, MA?
4 utilities serve Wakefield's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., 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 Wakefield?
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.