Massachusetts Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 2,845 Massachusetts customers (0.08% of 3,485,053) were without power across 3 counties, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
Massachusetts outage map by county
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Live data from 1 participating utility, covering roughly 40% of Massachusetts electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
Massachusetts counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County | 2,801 | Massachusetts Electric Co | Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST |
| Worcester County | 43 | Massachusetts Electric Co | Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST |
| Suffolk County | 1 | Massachusetts Electric Co | Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Massachusetts power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Massachusetts since 2014 (Oct 27–30, 2021) left as many as 940,868 customers (28.52% of the state) without power at once, driven by high winds. The next largest (Mar 2–15, 2018) peaked at 457,698 customers (Winter storm).
By EAGLE-I's count, Massachusetts customers averaged about 5 hr 11 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2018, at 12 hr 34 min per customer.
Outages peak in March (30% of outage time). Outage time in Massachusetts has fallen recently: about 3 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27–30, 2021 | 940,868(28.52%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 2–15, 2018 | 457,698(13.88%) | 14 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2017 | 320,596(9.72%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 18–20, 2023 | 291,468(8.84%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 7–9, 2020 | 243,001(7.37%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Aug 4–7, 2020 | 235,184(7.13%) | 4 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 7 | Oct 17–19, 2019 | 228,908(6.94%) | 3 | High winds |
| 8 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 131,459(3.99%) | 2 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Massachusetts electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Massachusetts, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource (Massachusetts) | Investor Owned | 1,483,524 | Not reporting | |
| National Grid (Massachusetts) | Investor Owned | 1,399,921 | 2,845 out | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 65,770 | Not reporting | |
| City of Taunton - (MA) | Municipal | 40,045 | Not reporting | |
| Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co | Investor Owned | 31,053 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Reading - (MA) | Municipal | 30,886 | Not reporting | |
| City of Peabody - (MA) | Municipal | 27,251 | Not reporting | |
| City of Chicopee - (MA) | Municipal | 26,092 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 19,101 | Not reporting | |
| City of Westfield - (MA) | Municipal | 18,551 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Middleborough - (MA) | Municipal | 18,223 | Not reporting | |
| City of Holyoke - (MA) | Municipal | 17,953 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Shrewsbury - (MA) | Municipal | 16,851 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Braintree - (MA) | Municipal | 16,812 | Not reporting | |
| City of Norwood - (MA) | Municipal | 15,812 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Massachusetts grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Massachusetts customer went 2 hr 2 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Massachusetts 46th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr 16 min. Customers averaged 0.91 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 14 min. Over the last five years Massachusetts averaged 3 hr 57 min of outages per customer per year (rank 35th).
View as table
| Year | MA SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 86.4 | 209 |
| 2016 | 148.6 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 178.7 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 865.3 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 244.3 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 224.1 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 527.8 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 165.8 | 333 |
| 2023 | 265.3 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 103.7 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 122.2 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
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All Massachusetts counties
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Massachusetts power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Massachusetts right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 2,845 customers without power in Massachusetts, with the most in Essex County (2,801). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in Massachusetts?
In 2025, the average Massachusetts electricity customer was without power for 2 hr 2 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Massachusetts 46th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.977% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Massachusetts?
When an outage happened in 2025, Massachusetts customers waited an average of 2 hr 14 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 0.91 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Massachusetts?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. NSTAR Electric Company, Massachusetts Electric Co, Sunrun Inc. and others serve the most customers in Massachusetts. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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