WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fort Kent
Maine
Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fort Kent
January
$1,007highestFebruary
$879March
$664April
$415May
$264June
$255lowestJuly
$274August
$265September
$267October
$314November
$405December
$824Carbon Emissions
477 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,728 kWh
Fort Kent's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Solar, Natural Gas, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 28% of Fort Kent's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 26%. Natural Gas provides 23% of the energy in Fort Kent. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Fort Kent.
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
$13,687
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fort Kent 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 Fort Kent. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Maine Public Service Co 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 | 5¢ to 13¢ |
| HOME HEATING ECO RATE | Fixed | 3¢ to 12¢ |
| HOME HEATING ECO RATE (NEW INSTALLATIONS) | Fixed | 3¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER Time-Of-Use | TOU | 3¢ to 46¢ |
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