Town of Hudson electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts · NPCC region · ISONE
Town of Hudson is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,582 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.11¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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.
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Town of Hudson bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.55 | $88.57 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.10 | $173.07 |
| 1,500 kWh | $196.65 | $257.57 |
| 2,000 kWh | $262.20 | $342.07 |
*Residential Rates - Two Residential Units - One Meter (effective 2014-05-21, $5.87/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 Hudson residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rates - Two Residential Units - One Meter | 2014-05-21 | $5.87 | 7.90¢ first 20 kWh, 16.90¢ after |
| Residential Water Heater Rate 6 | 2014-05-21 | $3.17 | 7.90¢ first 10 kWh, 16.90¢ first 500 kWh, 13.00¢ first 1,050 kWh, 16.90¢ after |
| Residential Rates - Three Residential Units - One Meter | 2014-05-21 | $8.57 | 7.90¢ first 30 kWh, 16.90¢ after |
| Residential Rates - Single Residence | 2014-05-21 | $3.17 | 7.90¢ first 10 kWh, 16.90¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Hudson rate history
2015–2025: -3% change in the average residential rate (13.61¢ → 13.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Town of Hudson | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 63 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.17 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 54 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 61 | 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 Hudson'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 Hudson service area
Town of Hudson serves Middlesex County in Massachusetts and 15 ZIP codes.
Middlesex
Cities: Marlborough, Acton, Sudbury, Hudson, North Reading, Maynard, Harvard, West Concord, Stow, Boxborough, Bolton, Littleton Common, Berlin, East Pepperell, Groton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Hudson at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 10.84¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 15.56¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,827,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 208,673 MWh |
| Peak demand | 53 MW summer · 40 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 4% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.9% |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 8973 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Hudson's electricity rate?
Town of Hudson residential customers pay an average of 13.11¢ 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 57% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Hudson electric bill?
About $102 a month. The average Town of Hudson home uses 779 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does Town of Hudson have?
Town of Hudson serves 11,582 residential customers and 13,639 customers in total in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Hudson?
In 2025, the average Town of Hudson customer was without power for 63 min (SAIDI) over 1.17 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 61 min. 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 Town of Hudson before making decisions.