Town of Holden electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of Holden is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,609 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.43¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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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Town of Holden bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.15 | $78.64 |
| 1,000 kWh | $144.30 | $152.27 |
| 1,500 kWh | $216.45 | $225.91 |
| 2,000 kWh | $288.60 | $299.54 |
*Residential (effective 2009-10-01, $5.00/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.
Town of Holden residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2009-10-01 | $5.00 | 14.73¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Holden rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (13.68¢ → 14.45¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Holden 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 Holden's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 403 | 99 | 12,731 | 2025-05-03 |
Town of Holden service area
Town of Holden serves Worcester County in Massachusetts and 1 ZIP codes.
Worcester
Cities: Phillipston
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Holden at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,860,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 109,750 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 8715 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Holden's electricity rate?
Town of Holden residential customers pay an average of 14.43¢ 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 53% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Holden electric bill?
About $153 a month. The average Town of Holden home uses 1,062 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $144.
How many customers does Town of Holden have?
Town of Holden serves 8,609 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
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 Holden before making decisions.