WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Birch Harbor
Maine
Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Birch Harbor
January
$877highestFebruary
$766March
$545April
$395May
$292June
$255lowestJuly
$282August
$269September
$267October
$314November
$342December
$682Carbon Emissions
432 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,565 kWh
Birch Harbor's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Solar, Natural Gas, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 28% of Birch Harbor's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 26%. Natural Gas provides 23% of the energy in Birch Harbor. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Birch Harbor.
28%
Hydroelectric
26%
Solar
23%
Natural Gas
23%
Wind
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
$12,990
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Birch Harbor 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 Birch Harbor. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Versant Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENCE WATER HEATING RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
| RESIDENCE SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
| HOME HEATING ECO RATE | Fixed | 6¢ to 16¢ |
| HOME ECO RATE (Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER (Time-of-Use) | TOU | 6¢ to 50¢ |
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