Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Charlotte
January
$855highestFebruary
$723March
$524April
$384May
$280June
$248lowestJuly
$277August
$262September
$260October
$304November
$329December
$656Carbon Emissions
417 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,510 kWh
Charlotte's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Solar, Natural Gas, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 28% of Charlotte's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 26%. Natural Gas provides 23% of the energy in Charlotte. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Charlotte.
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
$13,341
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Charlotte 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 Charlotte. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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 |
Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 15¢ |
Seasonal Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 15¢ |
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