WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Orient

Maine

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The State of Electricity in Orient

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

Average monthly bill

January

$695highest

February

$633

March

$454

April

$318

May

$229

June

$205lowest

July

$224

August

$215

September

$220

October

$259

November

$331

December

$600

Carbon Emissions

356 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,290 kWh

Where does Orient’s electricity come from?

Orient's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Orient's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 26%. Wind provides 24% of the energy in Orient. Solar provides 19% of the energy in Orient.

31%

Natural Gas

26%

Hydroelectric

24%

Wind

19%

Solar

Solar energy in Orient

The state of solar in Orient

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

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Energy generated by average sized system

$11,896

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 Orient 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 Orient

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

Electricity Maine

Utilities in Orient

Eastern Maine Electric Coop

Eastern Maine Electric Coop Rates

Eastern Maine Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Residential Service	Fixed	7¢ to 15¢
Seasonal Residential Service	Fixed	7¢ to 15¢

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