Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Maine
January
$915highestFebruary
$834March
$553April
$339May
$272June
$257lowestJuly
$285August
$268September
$265October
$306November
$335December
$742Carbon Emissions
436 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,581 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:
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Service | Fixed | 36¢ |
Residential Peak Period Service | Fixed | 33¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
HOME HEATING ECO RATE | Fixed | 3¢ to 12¢ |
HOME HEATING ECO RATE (NEW INSTALLATIONS) | Fixed | 3¢ to 12¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER Time-Of-Use | TOU | 3¢ to 46¢ |
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¢ |
RESIDENCE WATER HEATING RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
RESIDENCE SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
HOME HEATING ECO RATE | Fixed | 6¢ to 16¢ |
HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER (Time-of-Use) | TOU | 6¢ to 50¢ |
Madison Electric Works has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type |
Residential | Fixed |
ETS (Electric Heat Thermal Storage) Rate | Fixed |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 - TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 1¢ to 25¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 13¢ |
RESIDENTIAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE | TOU | 2¢ to 23¢ |
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