Electricity rates in 01982 — South Hamilton, MA
Homes in ZIP 01982 pay about 34.0¢ per kWh (Massachusetts Electric Co., 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 34.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 01982 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 01982
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co. Investor Owned | 34.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $165 | 1,210,113 |
| City of Peabody (MA) Municipal · serves Essex County | 15.7¢ 2024 | $112 | 22,546 |
| Town of Danvers Municipal · serves Essex County | 16.4¢ 2024 | $114 | 11,594 |
| Town of Marblehead (MA) Municipal · serves Essex County | 21.6¢ 2024 | $177 | 10,160 |
| Town of Ipswich (MA) Municipal · serves Essex County | 18.1¢ 2024 | $234 | 7,209 |
| Town of Middleton (MA) Municipal · serves Essex County | 15.3¢ 2024 | $310 | 4,030 |
| Town of Georgetown (MA) Municipal · serves Essex County | 19.3¢ 2024 | $218 | 3,520 |
| Town of Merrimac (MA) Municipal · serves Essex County | 20.2¢ 2024 | $146 | 3,293 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Essex County; 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 01982
How much does electricity cost in 01982?
About 34.0¢ per kWh for homes (Massachusetts Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $306.
Who is the electric utility for 01982?
Massachusetts Electric Co., with about 1,210,113 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.