Town of Reading electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts · NPCC region · ISONE
Town of Reading is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 26,573 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.81¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Town of Reading bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $94.05 | $51.37 |
| 1,000 kWh | $188.10 | $98.63 |
| 1,500 kWh | $282.15 | $145.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $376.20 | $193.16 |
*Residential Schedule A Rate (effective 2015-06-30, $4.10/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 Reading residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Schedule A Rate | 2015-06-30 | $4.10 | 9.45¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use Schedule A2 Ratetime-of-use | 2015-06-30 | $6.50 | 9.5¢ (12pm–7pm) · 11.1¢ (12am–12pm, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Schedule RW Controlled Water Heater Rate | 2015-06-30 | $4.11 | 9.45¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Reading rate history
2015–2025: +49% change in the average residential rate (13.42¢ → 19.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Town of Reading | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 50 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.48 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 105 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 21 | 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 Reading'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 Reading service area
Town of Reading serves Middlesex County in Massachusetts and 22 ZIP codes.
Middlesex
Cities: Lynn, Peabody, South Peabody, Billerica, Woburn, Tewksbury, North Andover, Saugus, Wakefield, Reading, Burlington, Wilmington, Stoneham, North Reading, Lynnfield, Middleton, Andover, East Pepperell, Groton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 3% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 418 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 909 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 339 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 37 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 142 |
Town of Reading at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 19.09¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 15.54¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $117,052,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 638,475 MWh |
| Peak demand | 169 MW summer · 100 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.6% |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 15748 |
| Website | www.rmld.com/my-residence/pages/residential-energy-efficiency-programs |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Reading's electricity rate?
Town of Reading residential customers pay an average of 18.81¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 38% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 5% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Reading electric bill?
About $155 a month. The average Town of Reading home uses 826 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $188.
How many customers does Town of Reading have?
Town of Reading serves 26,573 residential customers and 28,337 customers in total in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Reading?
In 2025, the average Town of Reading customer was without power for 50 min (SAIDI) over 0.48 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 21 min. The Massachusetts average was 2 hr 1 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Town of Reading offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Time-of-Use Schedule A2 Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Town of Reading offer net metering for solar?
Town of Reading had 339 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.8 MW of capacity and 37 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Reading before making decisions.