Sterling Municipal Light Department
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About Sterling Municipal Light Department
At the time of the most recent government reports, the supplier showed a total of 4,438 electricity customers receiving electricity from the company. This total is made up of 86.19% residential accounts, 10.82% commercial customer accounts and 3.00% industrial properties. Sterling Municipal Light Department's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 16.36 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the provider 11th out of 49 suppliers in the state and 2268th out of 2885 in the US. They sold 64,882 megawatt hours by way of retail sales in 2023. The electricity sourced by Sterling Municipal Light Department is made up of primarily wholesale purchased megawatt hours, with 49,749 acquired by the company. In 2023, the supplier earned 96.77% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users. Their revenue from all electricity related activities was $10,364,200.
The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.38, while the Sterling Municipal Light Department average is 11.90% less at $126.32 per month. This is the 1210th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the US. The provider currently does not generate their own electricity. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices from other suppliers and then resell it to end users.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Sterling Municipal Light Department and individuals who get their electricity from the company. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for private individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra wattage back to their electricity supplier, making the installation of these alternative sources more financially friendly.
Sterling Municipal Light Department reported an annual loss of about 5.85% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of operating in the electricity generation industry and providers are required to report these losses. This percentage of electricity lost earns them a rank of 16th best out of 73 providers reporting energy loss in the state.
Sterling Municipal Light Department Rate & Electric Bills
Sterling Municipal Light Department residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in August.
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Sterling Municipal Light Department Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:50 Main Street
Sterling, Massachusetts 01564
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Sean Hamilton
Sterling Municipal Light Department Contact
- Website:electric.energysterling.com
- Customer Service Phone:(978) 422-8267
- Contact Page:electric.energysterling.com
- Social Media:
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- Rates & Plans:electric.energysterling.com
- Outage Map:electric.energysterling.com
- States Served:
- Massachusetts
- Counties Served:
- Worcester County



Energy Loss
Sterling Municipal Light Department's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
4,030MWh
1195 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Sterling Municipal Light Department.
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Sterling Municipal Light Department Coverage Map

Sterling Municipal Light Department State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4,472 | 11,803,919.34 | 35 | 100% |
Sterling Municipal Light Department County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | 862,927 | 50 | 38.73 | $211.82/mo |
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Sterling Municipal Light Department FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Sterling Municipal Light Department?
The CEO of Sterling Municipal Light Department is Sean Hamilton.
What is the average bundled bill for Sterling Municipal Light Department customers each month?
Customers of Sterling Municipal Light Department pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $126.32.
What is the phone number for Sterling Municipal Light Department?
Sterling Municipal Light Department's customer service phone number is (978) 422-8267
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Sterling Municipal Light Department customers?
Customers of Sterling Municipal Light Department, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 16.36 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).