Town of South Hadley electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of South Hadley is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,314 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% 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 South Hadley bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.40 | $68.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $162.80 | $134.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $244.20 | $199.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $325.60 | $265.50 |
*RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE R1 (effective 2001-10-01, $2.90/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 South Hadley residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE R1 | 2001-10-01 | $2.90 | 13.13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND COOLING SCHEDULE RHtime-of-use | 2001-10-01 | $2.90 | 12.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE WITH ELECTRIC DOMESTIC WATER HEATING SCHEDULE RW | 2001-05-22 | $5.50 | 13.13¢ first 500 kWh, 11.53¢ first 800 kWh, 13.13¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of South Hadley rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (13.97¢ → 16.30¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of South Hadley | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 64 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.40 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 41 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 15 | 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 South Hadley's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 28 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | 208 | 54 | 8,149 | 2025-05-04 |
Town of South Hadley service area
Town of South Hadley serves Hampshire County in Massachusetts and 8 ZIP codes.
Hampshire
Cities: Amherst, Amherst Center, North Amherst, South Amherst, Pelham
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of South Hadley at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,140,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 111,253 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 17560 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of South Hadley's electricity rate?
Town of South Hadley residential customers pay an average of 16.28¢ 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 47% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of South Hadley electric bill?
About $182 a month. The average Town of South Hadley home uses 1,115 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $163.
How many customers does Town of South Hadley have?
Town of South Hadley serves 8,314 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of South Hadley?
In 2019, the average Town of South Hadley customer was without power for 64 min (SAIDI) over 0.40 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 15 min. The Massachusetts average was 2 hr 1 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Town of South Hadley offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND COOLING SCHEDULE RH. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 South Hadley before making decisions.