Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Maine
January
$915highestFebruary
$834March
$553April
$352May
$272June
$257lowestJuly
$285August
$268September
$265October
$306November
$335December
$742Carbon Emissions
438 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,585 kWh
Maine's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Maine's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 26%. Wind provides 24% of the energy in Maine. Solar provides 19% of the energy in Maine.
31%
Natural Gas
26%
Hydroelectric
24%
Wind
19%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
629 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,090
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Maine 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 Maine. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
Maine Public Service Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
HOME ECO RATE Time-Of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 13¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER Time-Of-Use | TOU | 3¢ to 46¢ |
HOME HEATING ECO RATE (NEW INSTALLATIONS) | Fixed | 3¢ to 12¢ |
HOME HEATING ECO RATE | Fixed | 3¢ to 12¢ |
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 LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE | TOU | 2¢ to 23¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 1¢ to 25¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY RATE | Fixed | 10¢ |
Van Buren Light & Power Dist has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
Madison Electric Works has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type |
ETS (Electric Heat Thermal Storage) Rate | Fixed |
Residential | Fixed |
Versant Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
HOME ECO RATE (Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER (Time-of-Use) | TOU | 6¢ to 50¢ |
RESIDENCE SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
RESIDENCE WATER HEATING RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
HOME HEATING ECO RATE | Fixed | 6¢ to 16¢ |
Houlton Water Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
Fox Islands Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Peak Period Service | Fixed | 33¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 36¢ |
Matinicus Plantation Elec Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Service | Fixed | 30¢ |
Kennebunk Light & Power Dist has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
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 |
Seasonal Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 15¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 15¢ |
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