Town of Sterling electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of Sterling is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,187 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.76¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% 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 Sterling bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $93.80 | $66.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $187.60 | $128.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $281.40 | $190.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $375.20 | $253.20 |
*Rate Schedule-Residential and Firm Service (effective 2013-06-01, $4.00/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 Sterling residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule-Residential and Firm Service | 2013-06-01 | $4.00 | 12.46¢ |
| Rate Schedule- RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - R2 TOUtime-of-use | 2013-06-01 | — | 13.1¢ (7am–11pm) · 1.2¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Schedule- Residential & Firm Controlled Service | 2013-06-01 | $4.00 | 10.32¢ |
| Rate Schedule-SOLAR CO-GENERATION SERVICE -Residential | 2013-06-01 | $4.00 | 12.46¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Sterling rate history
2015–2025: +37% change in the average residential rate (13.73¢ → 18.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2023 | Town of Sterling | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 3 | 121 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.06 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 53 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 3 | 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 Sterling'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 Sterling service area
Town of Sterling serves Worcester County in Massachusetts and 1 ZIP codes.
Worcester
Cities: Phillipston
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 83 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Sterling at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,309,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 70,803 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 18087 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Sterling's electricity rate?
Town of Sterling residential customers pay an average of 18.76¢ 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 38% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 4% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Sterling electric bill?
About $264 a month. The average Town of Sterling home uses 1,409 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $188.
How many customers does Town of Sterling have?
Town of Sterling serves 4,187 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Sterling?
In 2023, the average Town of Sterling customer was without power for 3 min (SAIDI) over 0.06 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 min. The Massachusetts average was 2 hr 1 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Town of Sterling offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rate Schedule- RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - R2 TOU. 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 Sterling before making decisions.