Electricity rates in 01889 — North Reading, MA
Homes in ZIP 01889 pay about 19.4¢ per kWh (Town of Reading (MA), Jan–Aug 2026). The Massachusetts average is 30.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
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.
Where ZIP 01889 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Reading (MA) Municipal | 19.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $125 | 27,405 |
| NSTAR Electric Company Investor Owned · serves Middlesex | 19.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $137 | 1,303,076 |
| Massachusetts Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Middlesex | 34.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $165 | 1,210,113 |
| Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co. Investor Owned · serves Middlesex | 41.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $202 | 26,290 |
| Town of Wakefield (MA) Municipal · serves Middlesex | 20.7¢ 2024 | $204 | 13,663 |
| Town of Belmont (MA) Municipal · serves Middlesex | 24.5¢ 2024 | $211 | 11,845 |
| Town of Hudson (MA) Municipal · serves Middlesex | 13.4¢ 2024 | $102 | 11,448 |
| Town of Concord (MA) Municipal · serves Middlesex | 21.5¢ 2024 | $348 | 8,497 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Middlesex; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Massachusetts price trend
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.
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 about 01889
How much does electricity cost in 01889?
About 19.4¢ per kWh for homes (Town of Reading (MA), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $174.
Who is the electric utility for 01889?
Town of Reading (MA), with about 27,405 residential customers in Massachusetts; 9 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in MA getting more expensive?
The Massachusetts residential average was 30.5¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 0.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in MA?
Massachusetts allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.