Town of Marblehead electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of Marblehead is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 10,289 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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 Marblehead bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $105.45 | $74.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $210.90 | $144.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $316.35 | $214.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $421.80 | $284.25 |
*Residential (effective nan, $4.25/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 Marblehead residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | nan | $4.25 | 14.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Marblehead rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (15.97¢ → 21.12¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Marblehead | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 296 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.78 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 6 hr 22 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 23 | 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 Marblehead'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 Marblehead service area
Town of Marblehead 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 Marblehead at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $21,645,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 102,469 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 11624 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Marblehead's electricity rate?
Town of Marblehead residential customers pay an average of 21.09¢ 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 17% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Marblehead electric bill?
About $175 a month. The average Town of Marblehead home uses 830 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $211.
How many customers does Town of Marblehead have?
Town of Marblehead serves 10,289 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Marblehead?
In 2019, the average Town of Marblehead customer was without power for 4 hr 56 min (SAIDI) over 0.78 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 23 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 Marblehead before making decisions.