WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Princeton

Maine

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The State of Electricity in Princeton

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Princeton

Average monthly bill

January

$700highest

February

$625

March

$489

April

$335

May

$267

June

$224lowest

July

$254

August

$238

September

$242

October

$269

November

$309

December

$564

Carbon Emissions

367 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,330 kWh

Where does Princeton’s electricity come from?

Princeton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Princeton's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 26%. Wind provides 24% of the energy in Princeton. Solar provides 19% of the energy in Princeton.

31%

Natural Gas

26%

Hydroelectric

24%

Wind

19%

Solar

Solar energy in Princeton

The state of solar in Princeton

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$12,088

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Princeton 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.

Electricity Providers in Princeton

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Princeton. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Electricity Maine

Utilities in Princeton

Eastern Maine Electric Coop

Eastern Maine Electric Coop Rates

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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