Town of Paxton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of Paxton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,966 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% 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 Paxton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $88.55 | $65.31 |
| 1,000 kWh | $177.10 | $125.62 |
| 1,500 kWh | $265.65 | $185.93 |
| 2,000 kWh | $354.20 | $246.24 |
*DOMESTIC RATE A (effective 2008-05-01, $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 Paxton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMESTIC RATE A | 2008-05-01 | $5.00 | 12.06¢ |
| DOMESTIC RATE D | 2008-05-01 | $5.00 | 12.06¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Paxton rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (15.44¢ → 17.74¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Paxton 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 Paxton'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 Paxton service area
Town of Paxton serves Worcester County in Massachusetts and 1 ZIP codes.
Worcester
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Paxton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,278,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 24,113 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 14585 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Paxton's electricity rate?
Town of Paxton residential customers pay an average of 17.71¢ 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 42% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 2% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Paxton electric bill?
About $181 a month. The average Town of Paxton home uses 1,022 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $177.
How many customers does Town of Paxton have?
Town of Paxton serves 1,966 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 Paxton before making decisions.