Electricity Rates in Maine

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

Electricity Companies & Statistics in Maine

  • Population
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    1,372,247
  • Total Production
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    11,417,460 MWh / 8.32 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    11,668,151 MWh / 8.5 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    7,498,934 MWh / 5.46 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    3,495,473,672 kg / 2,547.26 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    3,920,087 MWh / 2.86 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Maine

Maine residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.258/kWh$0.157/kWh$158.17/mo.$72.76/mo.
45th23.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Maine
28th$132.85Average residential monthly electricity bill for Maine Residents

Maine Electricity Fuel Mix

Maine's Electricity Prices and Usage

Residents of Maine are faced with a higher residential electricity rate than most people in the country, with an average state electric rate of 23.14 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the United States average price of 15.34 cents. This ranks Maine as the 45th lowest priced state in the United States using average electric rate. With 21 electricity providers in the state, consumers have many choices to choose from when shopping for electricity thanks to the deregulated electricity market that operates in the state. The state is home to 1,372,247 citizens, which is the 43rd highest population for a state in the United States. The state generates roughly 8.32 megawatt hours per capita per year from its electricity generating plants, which makes it the 41st highest generator per capita in the nation. Electricity providers in the state increased their generation of megawatt hours from wind energy by approximately 4.77%. With annual production of 11,417,459.67 megawatt hours, Maine is the 46th highest generator of electricity in the nation.

Maine Electricity Plans

There are 22899 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular Maine Plans

Secure Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 13.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 13.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 13.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 13.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

All Maine Plans

Secure Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 13.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 13.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 13.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 13.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 16.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 17.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 15.75¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Jun 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Residential Electricity Providers in Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED23.02134.463,595,444827,516,760
Versant PowerBUNDLED23.91127.26829,071198,218,641
Electricity MaineENERGY12.1168.16201,49624,405,000
Eastern Maine Electric CoopBUNDLED16.7482.7763,14310,571,156
SmartEnergy HoldingsENERGY9.5556.8960,2895,756,000
Kennebunk Light and PowerBUNDLED12.9088.1252,213.196,735,577.87
Ambit EnergyENERGY7.124746,7723,331,000
Houlton, Maine Electric UtilityBUNDLED11.2781.0933,7433,802,016
CN Brown EnergyENERGY7.3850.6330,0572,219,000
Energy RewardsENERGY13.8664.1228,4133,939,000

Commercial Electricity Providers in Maine

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED19.56379.631,215,940237,828,570
Versant PowerBUNDLED16.22277.49484,18978,535,807
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY6.383,272.34442,88528,273,000
First Point PowerENERGY6.82635.39128,8248,783,700
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY6.8414,319.5380,3395,498,700
Energy RewardsENERGY7.66195.6351,5573,951,000
Electricity MaineENERGY9.24222.3248,7594,506,000
Kennebunk Light and PowerBUNDLED13.01412.3836,164.064,706,130.05
CN Brown EnergyENERGY8.95384.8924,3612,180,000
Eastern Maine Electric CoopBUNDLED15.09126.3123,3723,527,923

Power Plants in Maine

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Westbrook Energy Center Power PlantCalpine (100.00%)
Westbrook Natural Gas 2,391,841917,679,067.2383.67
Great Lakes Hydro America - MEGreat Lakes Hydro America LLC (100.00%)
Millinocket CDP Conventional Hydroelectric 546,371
Maine Independence StationDynegy Energy Services (100.00%)
Penobscot County Natural Gas 534,682213,757,462.94399.78
Somerset PlantSappi Fine Paper North America-Somerset (100.00%)
Somerset County Black Liquour 506,712219,766,811.79433.71
Bingham WindNovatus Energy (100.00%)
Somerset County Wind 506,387
Rumford CogenerationND Paper LLC (100.00%)
Rumford CDP Black Liquour 425,149217,329,810.97511.19
Androscoggin Energy CenterVerso Paper Androscoggin LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County Natural Gas 382,65596,284,765.67251.62
ReEnergy Stratton LLCReEnergy Holdings (100.00%)
Franklin County Wood/Wood Waste Solids 365,100425,787,465.61,166.22
Oakfield Wind ProjectNovatus Energy (100.00%)
Aroostook County Wind 356,153
Woodland Pulp, LLCWoodland Pulp (100.00%)
Woodland CDP Black Liquour 340,301106,339,541.26312.49

Quick Facts

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Maine is Central Maine Power.

The usage of renewable fuels for electricity production in Maine grew by 3.22% last year.

Maine ranks 16th in the US for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.37 megawatt hours produced per person a year.

Approximately 43,242.92 megawatt hours of electricity in Maine are generated each year using natural gas. This is 0.03 megawatt hours per citizen in the state a year.

Electricity from wind power produced in Maine totals 2,691,748.92 megawatt hours, making Maine 24th in the US for wind power production.

Maine is 13th in the country for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 5.46 megawatt hours per person per year.

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Androscoggin County110,378271121.22$122.55/mo
Aroostook County67,27230422.02$122.37/mo
Cumberland County300,776271021.22$122.55/mo
Franklin County29,48727821.22$122.55/mo
Hancock County55,41732622.18$124.06/mo
Kennebec County123,29327921.22$122.55/mo
Knox County40,51929121.39$122.52/mo
Lincoln County35,0652721.22$122.55/mo
Oxford County57,807271021.22$122.55/mo
Penobscot County152,211321722.06$123.39/mo
Piscataquis County16,76031121.71$123.63/mo
Sagadahoc County36,53027121.22$122.55/mo
Somerset County50,424281521.20$122.51/mo
Waldo County39,61827321.22$122.55/mo
Washington County31,00328421.56$118.78/mo
York County210,48630721.18$122.39/mo

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Maine is the 47th highest ranked state when it comes to total CO2 emissions, with the state consuming enough electricity to account for 3,495,473,672.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total also equals a ranking of 44th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Natural Gas makes up 31.47% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in Maine. Wind and Conventional Hydroelectric make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 23.58% and 20.15% of total electricity generation, respectively. Maine has 104 power plants, which is the 32nd most in the country and 7th most when counting power plants per resident.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
31.47%
WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
23.58%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
20.15%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
10.15%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
5.56%
OTHER
Other
9.10%

Maine Net Metering

Maine has 5 out of 21 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, Maine has good net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Maine is 0.48%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Electricity Maine, Houlton, Maine Electric Utility, and CN Brown Energy. For comparison, the countrywide average energy loss is 2.45%. Maine has a rank of 2nd best in the United States for energy loss.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

Encouraging private citizens to install solar panels can be a challenge due to high initial costs. Governments can help by issuing rebates and tax breaks to their citizens. Maine currently offers no state tax credit to consumers who install private solar panels at their place of residence. The state offers no rebates to consumers who are purchasing private solar. Maine offers no property tax exemptions to homeowners who purchase private solar panels, making it less attractive for consumers to do so. The state currently does not offer a sales tax exemption for the install of private solar, leaving homeowners on their own for this one.

State Level Initiatives

Whether a consumer is able to easily find electricity plans with renewable fuel sources is partially determined by state level initiatives. States that have Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have requirements in place for all electric companies who operate in the state. These standards require that a percentage of electricity must be generated using green energy. Maine makes it necessary for electricity suppliers to generate at least 25% of their electricity output from renewable fuels. Furthermore, the state does not have any sort of low income solar programs that encourage the installation of solar panels at low income households.

Learn about going solar in Maine, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

Deregulated Cities in Maine

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Maine

What is a good electricity rate in Maine?

The average price per kilowatt hour of electricity in Maine in 2023 is 23.14 cents.

Where does Maine get its electricity?

The primary fuel type used for electricity generation in Maine is Natural Gas, making up 31.47% of the fuel used in the state. In addition, Wind makes up 23.58% and Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 20.15%.

Does Maine have a deregulated electricity market?

Yes, the state has a deregulated electricity market. This means that residents in the state can choose from multiple electricity companies to supply their electricity.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Maine?

The largest electricity provider in Maine by total customer count is Central Maine Power.

What is the average electric bill in Maine?

In 2023, Maine has an average electricity bill of $133, while the nationwide average is $137.

How many electric companies offer service in Maine?

There are 21 electricity suppliers offering service in Maine.

How many power plants are in Maine?

Maine is home to 104 power plants producing electricity for the state.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Maine?

Residential Rate RankProviderResidential Rate (¢)State Customers
1Houlton, Maine Electric Utility11.275,493
2Van Buren Light and Power District11.881,418
3Kennebunk Light and Power12.907,326
4Madison Electric15.162,627
5Eastern Maine Electric Coop16.7412,999
6Central Maine Power23.02566,231
7Versant Power23.91153,424
8Fox Islands Electric Cooperative35.562,093
9Matinicus Plantation Electric Company56.68136

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-08-18