WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bangor
Maine
Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bangor
January
$512highestFebruary
$116lowestMarch
$125April
$183May
$214June
$202July
$210August
$209September
$203October
$202November
$189December
$144Carbon Emissions
206 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
798 kWh
Bangor's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Petroleum. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 29% of Bangor's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 27%. Hydroelectric provides 27% of the energy in Bangor. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Bangor. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Bangor.
29%
Wind
27%
Natural Gas
27%
Hydroelectric
14%
Solar
2%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
593 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,257
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bangor 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 Bangor. 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 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY RATE | Fixed | 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 1¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE | TOU | 2¢ to 23¢ |
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¢ |
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