Town of Templeton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Massachusetts
Town of Templeton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,814 homes in Massachusetts. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.58¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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 Templeton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $77.90 | $78.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $155.80 | $153.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $233.70 | $228.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $311.60 | $304.00 |
*Schedule A-1: Residential (effective 2014-01-01, $3.00/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 Templeton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A-1: Residential | 2014-01-01 | $3.00 | 15.05¢ |
| Schedule A-2: Residential Time-of-Usetime-of-use | nan | $6.00 | 15.4¢ (8am–9pm) · 7.9¢ (12am–8am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Templeton rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (12.63¢ → 15.61¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Templeton 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 Templeton'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 Templeton service area
Town of Templeton 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 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Templeton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,565,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 67,700 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 18546 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Templeton's electricity rate?
Town of Templeton residential customers pay an average of 15.58¢ 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 49% below the Massachusetts average of 30.43¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Templeton electric bill?
About $230 a month. The average Town of Templeton home uses 1,479 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $156.
How many customers does Town of Templeton have?
Town of Templeton serves 3,814 residential customers in Massachusetts, across 1 county.
Does Town of Templeton offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Schedule A-2: Residential Time-of-Use. 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 Templeton before making decisions.