WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Charleston
Maine
Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Charleston
January
$512highestFebruary
$116lowestMarch
$125April
$183May
$214June
$202July
$210August
$209September
$203October
$202November
$190December
$144Carbon Emissions
206 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
799 kWh
Charleston's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Petroleum. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 29% of Charleston's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 27%. Hydroelectric provides 27% of the energy in Charleston. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Charleston. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Charleston.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,788
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Charleston 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 Charleston. 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 |
| HOME HEATING ECO RATE | Fixed | 6¢ to 16¢ |
| HOME ECO RATE (Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENCE SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
| HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER (Time-of-Use) | TOU | 6¢ to 50¢ |
| RESIDENCE WATER HEATING RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
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