Electricity rates in Walpole, MA
Walpole (5,918 people, Norfolk 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 Walpole
| 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 |
| City of Norwood | Municipal utility | 17.58¢ | $98 | 14K | 117 |
Power outages in Norfolk County right now
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Outage history in Norfolk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 188 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,592 (1.7%) | 29,004 (8.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-25 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sharon 34.2¢
- Norfolk 34.2¢
- Medfield 19.6¢
- Norwood 19.6¢
- Westwood 19.6¢
- Foxborough 34.2¢
- Canton 34.2¢
- Millis-Clicquot 19.6¢
- Millis 19.6¢
- Wrentham 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 02081
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Walpole?
Most homes in Walpole 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 Walpole: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢), City of Norwood (17.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Walpole?
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 Walpole, MA?
3 utilities serve Walpole's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company, City of Norwood. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Walpole?
In 2025, customers in Norfolk County averaged 3 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 29,004 customers (8.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.