Town of Merrimac electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of Merrimac is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,092 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 20.25¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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 Merrimac bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $101.25 | $53.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $202.50 | $100.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $303.75 | $148.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $405.00 | $195.90 |
*RATE B- RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE (effective 2009-01-01, $5.50/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 Merrimac residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATE B- RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE | 2009-01-01 | $5.50 | 9.52¢ |
| RATE C- RESIDENTIAL TOTAL ELECTRIC RATE | 2009-01-01 | $8.25 | 8.95¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Merrimac rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (17.15¢ → 20.29¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Merrimac | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 31 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.22 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 19 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 31 | 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 Merrimac'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 Merrimac service area
Town of Merrimac 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 Merrimac at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,030,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 29,725 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 12296 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Merrimac's electricity rate?
Town of Merrimac residential customers pay an average of 20.25¢ 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 33% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 13% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Merrimac electric bill?
About $162 a month. The average Town of Merrimac home uses 801 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $203.
How many customers does Town of Merrimac have?
Town of Merrimac serves 3,092 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Merrimac?
In 2019, the average Town of Merrimac customer was without power for 31 min (SAIDI) over 0.22 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 31 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 Merrimac before making decisions.