WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Southwest Harbor
Maine
Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Southwest Harbor
January
$508highestFebruary
$117lowestMarch
$118April
$174May
$211June
$200July
$205August
$206September
$203October
$218November
$184December
$137Carbon Emissions
203 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
789 kWh
Southwest Harbor's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Petroleum. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 29% of Southwest Harbor's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 27%. Hydroelectric provides 27% of the energy in Southwest Harbor. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Southwest Harbor. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Southwest Harbor.
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.
568 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,370
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Southwest Harbor 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 Southwest Harbor. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Versant Power 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 | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER (Time-of-Use) | TOU | 6¢ to 50¢ |
| RESIDENCE SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
| RESIDENCE WATER HEATING RATE | Fixed | 16¢ |
| HOME HEATING ECO RATE | Fixed | 6¢ to 16¢ |
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