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Oxford County, Maine Electricity Overview

Consumers in Oxford County are faced with an average of 0.91 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 94.41 minutes.

Oxford County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 61.83% above the US average price, at 25.92 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents.

With 36,485.06 megawatt hours generated by coal, Oxford County is 202nd out of 3230 counties in the US in coal power electricity generation.

On average, Oxford County residents are accountable for 2,148.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, making it the 2533rd highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

Oxford County generates 16.32 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Oxford County the 437th highest ranking county for renewable generation per capita in the country out of 3230 counties.

There was a 11.16% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous 12 months in Oxford County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    464,237 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.03 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,418,580 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    943,660 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    474,920 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    24.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    124,176,244 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,148.12 kg

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Rumford CDP, ME Electricity
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Recent Energy News in Rumford CDP

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Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from Residual Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from Black Liquour

Electricity Production from Sludge Waste

Electricity Production from Tire-derived Fuels

Electricity Production from Coal

Electricity Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Black Liquour

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Coal

Electricity Emission from Production from Tire-derived Fuels

Electricity Emission from Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

Electricity Emission from Production from Residual Fuel Oil

Rumford CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

24.22¢ per kWh

  • 4.71% lower than last month
  • 7.32% lower than February last year
  • 2.52% lower than the Maine average
  • 48.61% higher than the US average
  • 114th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 24,288th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 173 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 851 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

27.66¢ per kWh

  • 0.57% lower than last month
  • 16.73% higher than February last year
  • 0.43% higher than the Maine average
  • 63.31% higher than the US average
  • 115th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 24,508th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 31 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 326 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$156.42 per month

  • 2.06% lower than last month
  • 16.7% lower than February last year
  • 0.49% lower than the Maine average
  • 24.77% higher than the US average
  • 115th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 40 since February last year
  • 19,943rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,630 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,580 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$153.31 per month

  • 1.68% lower than last month
  • 11.16% higher than February last year
  • 1.57% higher than the Maine average
  • 15.68% higher than the US average
  • 115th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 40 since February last year
  • 20,681st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 163 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,764 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

24.08¢ per kWh

  • 1.19% higher than last month
  • 8.31% higher than February last year
  • 4.93% higher than the Maine average
  • 76.84% higher than the US average
  • 154th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 24,938th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 281 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 231 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

25.4¢ per kWh

  • 0.61% higher than last month
  • 27.23% higher than February last year
  • 10.04% higher than the Maine average
  • 79.86% higher than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 25,320th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 59 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 866 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$441.81 per month

  • 13.79% higher than last month
  • 0.44% higher than February last year
  • 3.49% higher than the Maine average
  • 73.59% lower than the US average
  • 115th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 39 since February last year
  • 9,531st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,227 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 739 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$421.16 per month

  • 0.04% higher than last month
  • 9.72% higher than February last year
  • 6.28% higher than the Maine average
  • 74.36% lower than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 7,328th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,651 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

25.41¢ per kWh

  • 9.45% higher than last month
  • 4.78% higher than February last year
  • 13.75% higher than the Maine average
  • 157.93% higher than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 24,819th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 244 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 702 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

21.99¢ per kWh

  • 0.44% higher than last month
  • 8.66% higher than February last year
  • 13.68% higher than the Maine average
  • 115.49% higher than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 24,235th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 63 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$1,532.63 per month

  • 18.91% higher than last month
  • 16.59% lower than February last year
  • 71.08% lower than the Maine average
  • 95% lower than the US average
  • 103rd in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 4,157th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,725 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,077 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$1,348.37 per month

  • 1.85% lower than last month
  • 0.52% lower than February last year
  • 69.62% lower than the Maine average
  • 96.04% lower than the US average
  • 104th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1,134th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 171 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 106 since February last year

Rumford CDP Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

19,498,483.4 MWh

  • 9.68% lower than last month
  • 9.57% lower than February last year
  • 547.61% higher than the Maine average
  • 101.92% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 36 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 193rd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

17,653,250.35 MWh

  • 0.22% higher than last month
  • 3.93% lower than February last year
  • 434.12% higher than the Maine average
  • 51.5% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 36 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 221st in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 44 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

39,024 MWh

  • 10.95% lower than last month
  • 9.05% lower than February last year
  • 455.43% higher than the Maine average
  • 68.55% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 36 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 234th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 28 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

35,023.92 MWh

  • 0.54% higher than last month
  • 2.72% lower than February last year
  • 362.93% higher than the Maine average
  • 36.22% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 36 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 253rd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 22 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Black Liquour Fuel Types for February, 2024

10,207,997.12 MWh

  • 4.76% higher than last month
  • 8.84% higher than February last year
  • 200% higher than the Maine average
  • 274.79% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 36 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Black Liquour

8,224,411.32 MWh

  • 3.08% higher than last month
  • 10.06% lower than February last year
  • 200% higher than the Maine average
  • 146.92% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 7th in the US out of 36 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Residual Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,444.74 MWh

  • 3.03% lower than last month
  • 17.97% lower than February last year
  • 662.53% higher than the Maine average
  • 89.2% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 112 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Residual Fuel Oil

931.16 MWh

  • 1.91% lower than last month
  • 15.35% lower than February last year
  • 59.07% higher than the Maine average
  • 16.71% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 9th in the US out of 112 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Black Liquour Fuel Types for February, 2024

19,652.52 MWh

  • 3.51% higher than last month
  • 8.27% higher than February last year
  • 200% higher than the Maine average
  • 262.85% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 36 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Black Liquour

15,821.57 MWh

  • 3.3% higher than last month
  • 8.88% lower than February last year
  • 200% higher than the Maine average
  • 137.18% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 9th in the US out of 36 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Sludge Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

296.85 MWh

  • 1.25% lower than last month
  • Was nothing February last year
  • 100% higher than the Maine average
  • 27.57% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 4th in the US out of 12 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Sludge Waste

160.79 MWh

  • 16.55% higher than last month
  • 32.82% lower than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Maine average
  • 31.25% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 6th in the US out of 12 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Coal Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,573,260.48 MWh

  • 50.09% higher than last month
  • 49.61% lower than February last year
  • 300% higher than the Maine average
  • 96.09% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 46th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Coal

1,697,674.47 MWh

  • 6.2% lower than last month
  • 14.43% lower than February last year
  • 300% higher than the Maine average
  • 96.52% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 49th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Tire-derived Fuels Fuel Types for February, 2024

8,829.34 MWh

  • 23.43% lower than last month
  • 22.68% higher than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Maine average
  • 1,189.33% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 26 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Tire-derived Fuels

8,044.32 MWh

  • 1.91% higher than last month
  • 21.86% higher than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Maine average
  • 923.7% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 26 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Coal Fuel Types for February, 2024

3,067.81 MWh

  • 48.29% higher than last month
  • 49.88% lower than February last year
  • 300% higher than the Maine average
  • 92.41% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 45th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Coal

3,277.35 MWh

  • 5.89% lower than last month
  • 13.69% lower than February last year
  • 300% higher than the Maine average
  • 93.29% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 48th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 15 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Tire-derived Fuels Fuel Types for February, 2024

4,173,069.77 MWh

  • 22.5% lower than last month
  • 23.33% higher than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Maine average
  • 798.7% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2nd in the US out of 26 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Tire-derived Fuels

3,838,692.76 MWh

  • 1.69% higher than last month
  • 21.01% higher than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Maine average
  • 640% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2nd in the US out of 26 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Wood/Wood Waste Solids Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,956,294.6 MWh

  • 38.56% lower than last month
  • 40.45% lower than February last year
  • 500% higher than the Maine average
  • 66.95% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 6 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 12th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

3,504,858.65 MWh

  • 4.11% lower than last month
  • 3.23% lower than February last year
  • 500% higher than the Maine average
  • 88.31% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 6 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 13th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 21 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids Fuel Types for February, 2024

5,732.75 MWh

  • 39.3% lower than last month
  • 40.76% lower than February last year
  • 500% higher than the Maine average
  • 226.4% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 6 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 10th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

6,788.74 MWh

  • 3.81% lower than last month
  • 1.65% lower than February last year
  • 500% higher than the Maine average
  • 261.35% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 6 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 10th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 18 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Residual Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

587,861.43 MWh

  • 1.85% lower than last month
  • 17.54% lower than February last year
  • 582.39% higher than the Maine average
  • 8.41% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 5th in the US out of 112 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Residual Fuel Oil

387,613.14 MWh

  • 2.27% lower than last month
  • 14.69% lower than February last year
  • 19.07% lower than the Maine average
  • 58.74% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 11th in the US out of 112 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since February last year

Rumford CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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Rumford CDP's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 25.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.78% less than the average Maine rate of 27.51 cents and 61.83% more than the national average of 16.02 cents. Production from renewable fuels totals 93.95 megawatt hours generated per person, which ranks the city 3rd in the state out of 157 cities. Generation in the city from natural gas averaged 9.38 megawatt hours per citizen, which is 1st in the state out of 157 cities.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Rumford CDP averages 4,049.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 3rd highest in Maine out of 157 cities for emissions efficiency. This results in a total emissions amount of 15,754,877.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Black Liquour is the primary fuel source in Rumford CDP, with 45.47% of electricity production coming from the fuel. When combined with Tire-derived Fuels (23.61%) and Wood/Wood Waste Solids (19.05%), these three fuel sources account for 88.14% of the city's electricity generation. Rumford CDP has 2 electricity generation plants within its borders. This is the 6th highest number of power plants in a city within Maine.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rumford CDP

Rumford CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.304/kWh$0.143/kWh$190.14/mo.$65.08/mo.
15th27.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rumford CDP
15th$153.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rumford CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rumford CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.3678.4140,4495,000,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY9.6861.8332,9483,191,000
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED27.49153.073,428,274.33942,491,375
Clearview ElectricENERGY19.2472.515,046971,000
ENGIEENERGY13.8280.3412,5041,727,700
17 providers total

Norway CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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Norway CDP's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 25.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.78% less than the average Maine rate of 27.51 cents and 61.83% more than the national average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 240 residential customers, Central Maine Power is the largest supplier in the city. Customers in Norway CDP experience 0.91 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 94.41 minutes.

Emissions in Norway CDP average 2,041.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 57th highest polluting city out of 157 cities in Maine based on emissions per capita. At 2,041.02 kilograms per person and 2,557 people in the city, the city emits 5,218,888.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 49th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Norway CDP must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Norway CDP

Norway CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.304/kWh$0.143/kWh$190.14/mo.$65.08/mo.
15th27.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Norway CDP
15th$153.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Norway CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Norway CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.3678.4140,4495,000,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY9.6861.8332,9483,191,000
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED27.49153.073,428,274.33942,491,375
Clearview ElectricENERGY19.2472.515,046971,000
ENGIEENERGY13.8280.3412,5041,727,700
17 providers total

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South Paris CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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South Paris CDP's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 25.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.78% less than the average Maine rate of 27.51 cents and 61.83% more than the national average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 181 residential customers, Central Maine Power is the largest supplier in the city. Customers in South Paris CDP experience 0.91 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 94.41 minutes.

Emissions in South Paris CDP average 2,041.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 12th highest polluting city out of 157 cities in Maine based on emissions per capita. At 2,041.02 kilograms per person and 2,169 people in the city, the city emits 4,426,972.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 57th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service South Paris CDP must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Paris CDP

South Paris CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.304/kWh$0.143/kWh$190.14/mo.$65.08/mo.
15th27.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of South Paris CDP
15th$153.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for South Paris CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in South Paris CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.3678.4140,4495,000,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY9.6861.8332,9483,191,000
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED27.49153.073,428,274.33942,491,375
Clearview ElectricENERGY19.2472.515,046971,000
ENGIEENERGY13.8280.3412,5041,727,700
17 providers total

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Electricity Production in Oxford County, Maine

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Oxford County, Maine

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Rumford Power LLCEmera (100.00%)
Oxford County ME Natural Gas 428,091171,518,837.7400.66
Rumford CogenerationND Paper LLC (100.00%)
Rumford CDP ME Black Liquour 412,403207,929,752.12504.19
Rumford Falls Hydro FacilityBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%)
Oxford County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 246,268
Record Hill WindRecord Hill Wind LLC (100.00%)
Oxford County ME Wind 124,938
Canton Mountain WindCanton Mountain Wind LLC (100.00%)
Oxford County ME Wind 60,355
Spruce Mountain WIndSpruce Mountain Wind LLC (100.00%)
Oxford County ME Wind 60,020
RoxWindRoxWind LLC (100.00%)
Oxford County ME Wind 43,665
Aziscohos Hydroelectric ProjectBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%)
Oxford County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 26,826
Oxford PV - BD Solar Oxford LLCBD Solar Oxford LLC (100.00%)
Oxford County ME Solar 16,014
9 power plants total

Oxford County, Maine Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Oxford County averages 2,148.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 124,176,243.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The primary fuel used in Oxford County is Natural Gas, making up 30.18% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Adding Natural Gas totals to Wind (20.37%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (19.25%), these three fuel sources make up 69.80% of the county's electricity generation. Oxford County has 9 electricity plants, which is 260th highest in the United States.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
30.18%
WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
20.37%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
19.25%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
13.22%
TIRE-DERIVED FUELS
Tire-derived Fuels
6.86%
OTHER
Other
Other
10.12%

Oxford County, Maine Net Metering

Approximately 5.88% of the electricity companies in Oxford County offer net metering to their customers. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Maine has commendable laws for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Oxford County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 4.55% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Oxford County receiving a rank of 1482nd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Oxford County, Maine?

The largest electricity company in Oxford County, Maine by megawatt hours sold is Central Maine Power.

How many power plants are located in Oxford County, Maine?

Oxford County, Maine is home to 9 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Oxford County, Maine?

How many electric companies offer service in Oxford County, Maine?

Oxford County, Maine is home to 17 electricity providers operating in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-12