WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Chelsea

Maine

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The State of Electricity in Chelsea

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

Average monthly bill

January

$347highest

February

$98lowest

March

$136

April

$170

May

$206

June

$197

July

$203

August

$202

September

$196

October

$178

November

$171

December

$123

Carbon Emissions

182 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

708 kWh

Where does Chelsea’s electricity come from?

Chelsea's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Petroleum. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 29% of Chelsea's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 27%. Hydroelectric provides 27% of the energy in Chelsea. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Chelsea. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Chelsea.

29%

Wind

27%

Natural Gas

27%

Hydroelectric

14%

Solar

2%

Petroleum

Solar energy in Chelsea

The state of solar in Chelsea

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

571 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,092

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar

Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Chelsea 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 Chelsea

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

Electricity Maine

Utilities in Chelsea

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

Learn About Electricity in Other Cities in Maine

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