Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Massachusetts
Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 3,657 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 40.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 123% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $200.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $400.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $601.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $801.80 |
Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. rate history
2015–2025: +51% change in the average residential rate (24.04¢ → 36.24¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 74 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.08 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 69 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 74 | 74 | 121 |
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 Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co.'s counties, customers averaged 4 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 403 | 99 | 12,731 | 2025-05-03 |
| Middlesex | 238 | 64 | 19,321 | 2025-12-19 |
Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. service area
Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. serves 2 counties in Massachusetts and 18 ZIP codes.
Middlesex, Worcester
Cities: Leominster, Fitchburg, Lancaster, Westminster, Ashburnham, Ashby, Pepperell, East Pepperell, Lunenburg, Phillipston, Shirley, Townsend, Groton, South Ashburnham
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 3 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 4,045 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 36 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 388 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $2,662,094 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 2,030 MWh |
Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 31.05¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 17.48¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,218,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 26,905 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 6374 |
| Website | www.mass.gov/utility-filings-and-tariffs |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co.'s electricity rate?
Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. residential customers pay an average of 40.09¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 32% above the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 123% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. electric bill?
About $182 a month. The average Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. home uses 453 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $401.
How many customers does Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. have?
Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. serves 3,657 residential customers and 31,053 customers in total in Massachusetts, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co.?
In 2025, the average Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. customer was without power for 74 min (SAIDI) over 1.08 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 74 min. The Massachusetts average was 2 hr 1 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. reports offering time-of-use rates to residential customers. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. offer net metering for solar?
Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. had 4,045 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 26.9 MW of capacity and 36 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co. before making decisions.