WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portage Lake
Maine
Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portage Lake
January
$767highestFebruary
$667March
$514April
$333May
$234June
$208lowestJuly
$228August
$219September
$226October
$264November
$367December
$617Carbon Emissions
406 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,472 kWh
Portage Lake's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Portage Lake's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 26%. Wind provides 26% of the energy in Portage Lake. Solar provides 16% of the energy in Portage Lake.
32%
Natural Gas
26%
Hydroelectric
26%
Wind
16%
Solar
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
$12,409
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Portage Lake 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 Portage Lake. 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 |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER Time-Of-Use | TOU | 3¢ to 46¢ |
| HOME HEATING ECO RATE | Fixed | 3¢ to 12¢ |
| HOME ECO RATE Time-Of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 13¢ |
| HOME HEATING ECO RATE (NEW INSTALLATIONS) | Fixed | 3¢ to 12¢ |
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