WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Princeton
Maine
Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Princeton
January
$343highestFebruary
$95lowestMarch
$129April
$170May
$205June
$197July
$200August
$202September
$196October
$203November
$171December
$126Carbon Emissions
183 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
711 kWh
Princeton's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Petroleum. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 29% of Princeton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 27%. Hydroelectric provides 27% of the energy in Princeton. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Princeton. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Princeton.
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
$12,088
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Princeton. 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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