WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cape Elizabeth
Maine
Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cape Elizabeth
January
$836highestFebruary
$786March
$534April
$366May
$271June
$267lowestJuly
$304August
$280September
$272October
$298November
$332December
$709Carbon Emissions
460 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,666 kWh
Cape Elizabeth's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Cape Elizabeth's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 26%. Wind provides 26% of the energy in Cape Elizabeth. Solar provides 16% of the energy in Cape Elizabeth.
32%
Natural Gas
26%
Hydroelectric
26%
Wind
16%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
604 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,704
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cape Elizabeth 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Cape Elizabeth. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
CMP has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY RATE | Fixed | 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE | TOU | 2¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 1¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
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