Electricity rates in West Springfield, MA
West Springfield (27,912 people, Hampden County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on City of Chicopee pay about 16.18¢/kWh, 47% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving West Springfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chicopee | Municipal utility | 16.18¢ | $117 | 23K | 12 |
| City of Westfield | Municipal utility | 18.43¢ | $125 | 16K | 194 |
| City of Holyoke | Municipal utility | 17.03¢ | $105 | 15K | 37 |
| Massachusetts Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 34.18¢ | $166 | 438K | 133 |
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| 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
- Springfield 34.2¢
- Agawam 34.2¢
- Chicopee 16.2¢
- Longmeadow 34.2¢
- North Chicopee 16.2¢
- East Longmeadow 34.2¢
- Holyoke 17.0¢
- Westfield 18.4¢
- Ludlow 34.2¢
- Southwick 18.4¢
ZIP codes: 01089, 01090
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Springfield?
Most homes in West Springfield get power from City of Chicopee, where residential customers pay an average of 16.18¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of West Springfield: City of Westfield (18.43¢), City of Holyoke (17.03¢), Massachusetts Electric Co. (34.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Springfield?
About $117 a month, based on 726 kWh a month (the average for City of Chicopee customers) at 16.18¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in West Springfield, MA?
7 utilities serve West Springfield's ZIP codes: City of Chicopee, City of Westfield, City of Holyoke, Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company, Town of Chester, City of Russell. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West 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.