Maine

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alfred
January
$738highestFebruary
$659March
$490April
$316May
$274June
$247lowestJuly
$279August
$258September
$256October
$281November
$440December
$613Carbon Emissions
435 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,313 kWh
Alfred's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Alfred's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 23%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Alfred. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Alfred. Petroleum provides 11% of the energy in Alfred.
38%
Natural Gas
23%
Wind
16%
Hydroelectric
12%
Solar
11%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,792
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Alfred 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 Alfred. 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 | |
| RESIDENTIAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE | TOU | 2¢ to 24¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 1¢ to 28¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 7¢ to 50¢ |
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