WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Van Buren
Maine
Maine
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Van Buren
January
$842highestFebruary
$748March
$574April
$370May
$258June
$233lowestJuly
$254August
$245September
$251October
$296November
$414December
$672Carbon Emissions
419 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,518 kWh
Van Buren's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Van Buren's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 26%. Wind provides 24% of the energy in Van Buren. Solar provides 19% of the energy in Van Buren.
31%
Natural Gas
26%
Hydroelectric
24%
Wind
19%
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
$12,985
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Van Buren 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 Van Buren. 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 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¢ |
| HOME ECO RATE WITH BONUS METER Time-Of-Use | TOU | 3¢ to 46¢ |
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