Town of Chester electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of Chester is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 755 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 26.20¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 46% 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 Chester bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $131.00 | $82.47 |
| 1,000 kWh | $262.00 | $159.54 |
| 1,500 kWh | $393.00 | $236.61 |
| 2,000 kWh | $524.00 | $313.68 |
*Residential- Farm (effective 2013-06-01, $5.40/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.
Town of Chester residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- Farm | 2013-06-01 | $5.40 | 15.41¢ |
| Residential Service Schedule | 2013-01-01 | $6.00 | 17.13¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Chester rate history
2015–2025: +45% change in the average residential rate (18.14¢ → 26.25¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Chester doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Chester's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 48 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire | 175 | 47 | 10,881 | 2025-09-06 |
| Hampden | 165 | 36 | 20,087 | 2025-07-27 |
Town of Chester service area
Town of Chester serves 2 counties in Massachusetts and 32 ZIP codes.
Berkshire, Hampden
Cities: Springfield, North Chicopee, Pittsfield, Agawam, West Springfield, Dalton, Hinsdale, Becket, Granville, Otis
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Chester at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,552,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 5,915 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 3447 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Chester's electricity rate?
Town of Chester residential customers pay an average of 26.20¢ 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 14% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 46% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Chester electric bill?
About $171 a month. The average Town of Chester home uses 653 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $262.
How many customers does Town of Chester have?
Town of Chester serves 755 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 2 counties.
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 Chester before making decisions.