Town of Ipswich electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of Ipswich is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,295 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 20.91¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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 Ipswich bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $104.55 | $29.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $209.10 | $55.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $313.65 | $81.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $418.20 | $107.60 |
*Schedule A - RESIDENTIAL RATE (effective 2013-07-01, $4.00/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 Ipswich residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A - RESIDENTIAL RATE | 2013-07-01 | $4.00 | 5.18¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Ipswich rate history
2015–2025: +48% change in the average residential rate (14.14¢ → 20.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Ipswich | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 70 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.88 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 80 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 20 | 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 Ipswich's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 248 | 89 | 8,491 | 2025-04-08 |
Town of Ipswich service area
Town of Ipswich serves Essex County in Massachusetts.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Ipswich at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $23,448,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 111,942 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 9442 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Ipswich's electricity rate?
Town of Ipswich residential customers pay an average of 20.91¢ 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 31% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 16% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Ipswich electric bill?
About $267 a month. The average Town of Ipswich home uses 1,279 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $209.
How many customers does Town of Ipswich have?
Town of Ipswich serves 7,295 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Ipswich?
In 2019, the average Town of Ipswich customer was without power for 70 min (SAIDI) over 0.88 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 20 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 Ipswich before making decisions.