Electricity rates in Winthrop, MA
Winthrop (17,618 people, Suffolk County) is served by 2 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 Winthrop
| 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 |
Power outages in Suffolk County right now
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Outage history in Suffolk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 33 | 53 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,679 (1.1%) | 27,817 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-09 | 2025-05-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (33 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Suffolk Downs Station 34.2¢
- Orient Heights 19.6¢
- Jeffries Point 19.6¢
- Revere 34.2¢
- Chelsea 34.2¢
- East Boston 19.6¢
- VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Campus 19.6¢
- Charlestown 34.2¢
- Boston 19.6¢
- Everett 34.2¢
ZIP codes: 02152
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Winthrop?
Most homes in Winthrop 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 Winthrop: NSTAR Electric Company (19.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Winthrop?
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 Winthrop, MA?
2 utilities serve Winthrop's ZIP codes: Massachusetts Electric Co., NSTAR Electric Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Winthrop?
In 2025, customers in Suffolk County averaged 53 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-14, when 27,817 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.