City of Hingham electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
City of Hingham is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 10,162 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.93¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Hingham bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $84.65 | $75.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $169.30 | $136.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $253.95 | $197.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $338.60 | $258.00 |
*SCHEDULE GH GENERAL SERVICE - HEATING (RESIDENTIAL) (effective 2009-01-01, $14.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Hingham residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE GH GENERAL SERVICE - HEATING (RESIDENTIAL) | 2009-01-01 | $14.00 | 12.20¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-1 RESIDENTIAL RATE | 2009-01-01 | $6.00 | 14.71¢ |
| SCHEDULE OP OFF PEAK RATE (RESIDENTIAL) | 2009-01-01 | $6.40 | 11.81¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Hingham rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (15.64¢ → 16.96¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Hingham | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 3 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.40 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 8 min | — | — |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Hingham's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 142 | 44 | 47,121 | 2025-07-04 |
City of Hingham service area
City of Hingham serves Plymouth County in Massachusetts and 2 ZIP codes.
Plymouth
Cities: Hingham
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Hingham at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $32,658,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 192,588 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 8796 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hingham's electricity rate?
City of Hingham residential customers pay an average of 16.93¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 44% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 6% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hingham electric bill?
About $267 a month. The average City of Hingham home uses 1,579 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $169.
How many customers does City of Hingham have?
City of Hingham serves 10,162 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Hingham?
In 2019, the average City of Hingham customer was without power for 3 min (SAIDI) over 0.40 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Massachusetts average was 2 hr 1 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Hingham before making decisions.