WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Bethel

Maine

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The State of Electricity in Bethel

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bethel

Average monthly bill

January

$1,042highest

February

$868

March

$602

April

$414

May

$265

June

$255lowest

July

$268

August

$265

September

$268

October

$318

November

$406

December

$788

Carbon Emissions

471 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,706 kWh

Where does Bethel’s electricity come from?

Bethel's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Solar, Natural Gas, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 28% of Bethel's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 26%. Natural Gas provides 23% of the energy in Bethel. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Bethel.

28%

Hydroelectric

26%

Solar

23%

Natural Gas

23%

Wind

Solar energy in Bethel

The state of solar in Bethel

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,547

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Bethel can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Electricity Providers in Bethel

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Bethel. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Electricity Maine

Utilities in Bethel

CMP Rates

CMP has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE	TOU	9¢ to 17¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE	Fixed	1¢ to 25¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY RATE	Fixed	10¢
RESIDENTIAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE	TOU	2¢ to 23¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE	Fixed	13¢

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