Town of Belmont electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of Belmont is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,899 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 23.95¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 33% more 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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Town of Belmont bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $119.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $239.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $359.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $479.00 |
Town of Belmont residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE RATE A TOUtime-of-use | 2025-06-01 | $12.60 | 14.4¢ (12am–2pm, 7pm–12am) · 54.2¢ (2pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE Atime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $10.60 | 18.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL LOW INCOME RATE LItime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $0.00 | 13.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL LOW INCOME RATE LI with MEDCIAL EXEMPTIONtime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $0.00 | 13.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Belmont rate history
2017–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (21.03¢ → 23.99¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Belmont | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 127 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.73 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 54 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 127 | 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 Town of Belmont's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 58 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 238 | 64 | 19,321 | 2025-12-19 |
Town of Belmont service area
Town of Belmont serves Middlesex County in Massachusetts and 5 ZIP codes.
Middlesex
Cities: North Reading, East Pepperell, Groton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 281 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Belmont at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $30,240,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 126,068 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 1523 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Belmont's electricity rate?
Town of Belmont residential customers pay an average of 23.95¢ 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 21% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 33% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Belmont electric bill?
About $211 a month. The average Town of Belmont home uses 883 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $240.
How many customers does Town of Belmont have?
Town of Belmont serves 11,899 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Belmont?
In 2019, the average Town of Belmont customer was without power for 2 hr 7 min (SAIDI) over 0.73 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 7 min. The Massachusetts average was 2 hr 1 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Town of Belmont offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE RATE A TOU. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Town of Belmont before making decisions.