EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Town of Reading (MA) electricity rates

Town of Reading (MA) (municipal) residential customers paid about 19.4¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $125 for 789 kWh a month.

Avg. home price19.4¢per kWh
Residential customers27,405MA, 2024
Avg. monthly use789kWh
Commercial13.1¢per kWh
Industrial—per kWh
Massachusetts has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month costs with Town of Reading (MA)

500 kWh / month$97
900 kWh / month$174
1,200 kWh / month$232

Monthly cost at the average price of 19.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢20222023202420252026Massachusetts averageU.S. averageTown of Reading (MA) 12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢20222023202420252026Massachusetts averageU.S. averageTown of Reading (MA)
Massachusetts averageU.S. averageTown of Reading (MA)
Aug 202630.5¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago-0.2%30.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+37.4%22.2¢
Record high32.7¢Mar 2023
Avg. home bill$236774 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, New England30.5¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the New England region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.

ZIP codes served

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Town of Reading (MA)’s electricity rate?

About 19.4¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Town of Reading (MA) electric bill?

$125 a month in 2024, for an average of 789 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Town of Reading (MA) cheaper than the Massachusetts average?

Yes: 19.4¢ versus the Massachusetts average of 30.5¢ (Aug 2026).