Aroostook County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Aroostook County, Maine Electricity Overview
Aroostook County has a population of 67,105 residents.
Aroostook County is the 429th highest producing county out of 3221 counties in the United States when it comes to megawatt hours produced using sustainable fuels.
Wind generates 469,972 megawatt hours of electricity in Aroostook County. This equals roughly 7 megawatt hours per person in Aroostook County being generated from wind power, giving the county a rank of 4th highest county in Maine out of 16 counties in that category.
Aroostook County experienced a 0% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the preceding year.
With 67,105 residents living within the county and 570,206 megawatt hours produced per year, Aroostook County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 8.5 megawatt hours. The city is 912th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.
Aroostook County produces 7.02 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Aroostook County the 552nd highest ranking county for renewable generation per capita in the US out of 3221 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
584,017 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.7 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
570,206 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
470,804 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
99,402 MWh
Production per Capita
8.5 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
4,102,877 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
61.14 kg
Presque Isle, ME Electricity Overview
Presque Isle has an average residential electricity rate of 20.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.40% higher than the average state price of 18.28 cents. Selling an estimated 11,267.4 megawatt hours a year, Versant Power is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Presque Isle residents emit 2,585.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 9th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 22,744,781.81 kilograms, which is the 15th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Presque Isle
Presque Isle residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Presque Isle, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.20 | 54.37 | 55,167 | 4,521,000 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 8.03 | 54.96 | 27,802 | 2,233,100 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 16.71 | 68.14 | 10,612 | 1,772,800 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 9.06 | 67.78 | 29,507 | 2,674,400 | |
| Electricity Maine | ENERGY | 12.14 | 68.76 | 245,231 | 29,776,000 |
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Caribou, ME Electricity Overview
Caribou has an average residential electricity rate of 20.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.40% higher than the average state price of 18.28 cents. Selling an estimated 11,667.48 megawatt hours a year, Versant Power is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Caribou residents emit 2,585.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 121st worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 19,122,474.28 kilograms, which is the 19th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Caribou
Caribou residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Caribou, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.20 | 54.37 | 55,167 | 4,521,000 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 8.03 | 54.96 | 27,802 | 2,233,100 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 16.71 | 68.14 | 10,612 | 1,772,800 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 9.06 | 67.78 | 29,507 | 2,674,400 | |
| Electricity Maine | ENERGY | 12.14 | 68.76 | 245,231 | 29,776,000 |
Houlton CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Houlton CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 14.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.64% above the average US rate of 13.99 cents. Houlton, Maine Electric Utility has an estimated 320 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $81.96 per month, while the state average is $109.76. Customers in Houlton CDP pay a 25.33% markdown compared to the rest of the state.
On average, Houlton CDP residents emit 2,585.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 17th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 12,263,101.07 kilograms, which is the 31st highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Houlton CDP
Houlton CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Houlton CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.20 | 54.37 | 55,167 | 4,521,000 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 8.03 | 54.96 | 27,802 | 2,233,100 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 16.71 | 68.14 | 10,612 | 1,772,800 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 9.06 | 67.78 | 29,507 | 2,674,400 | |
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 16.66 | 81.63 | 62,320 | 10,381,579 |
Electricity Production in Aroostook County, Maine
Power Plants in Aroostook County, Maine
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oakfield Wind ProjectNovatus Energy (100.00%) | Aroostook County | ME | Wind | 354,069 | ||||
Mars Hill Wind Farm ProjectTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Aroostook County | ME | Wind | 115,903 | ||||
Twin Rivers Paper Co LLCTwin Rivers Paper Co LLC (100.00%) | Madawaska CDP | ME | Purchased Steam | 99,402 | ||||
Squa Pan Hydro StationAlgonquin Power (100.00%) | Aroostook County | ME | Conventional Hydroelectric | 832 |
Aroostook County, Maine Details
Electricity consumption in Aroostook County creates 4,102,876.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2813th largest amount of any county in the US. The county averages 61.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 16th highest in Maine in this category. Around 82.42% of electricity in Aroostook County comes from generation using Wind. Taken together with Purchased Steam (17.43%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (0.15%), these three fuel types make up 570,206 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the county electricity production. Aroostook County is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is 566th highest in the country.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Aroostook County, Maine?
There are 4 active electricity plants in Aroostook County, Maine
What electricity company is the largest provider in Aroostook County, Maine?
By total revenue, Versant Power is the largest electricity supplier in Aroostook County, Maine.
What electricity companies offer service in Aroostook County, Maine?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versant Power | 50,927 |
| 2 | Electricity Maine | 5,621 |
| 3 | Houlton, Maine Electric Utility | 5,493 |
| 4 | Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 4,343 |
| 5 | Van Buren Light and Power District | 1,402 |
| 6 | Ambit Energy | 1,112 |
| 7 | Energy Rewards | 1,081 |
| 8 | Town Square Energy | 626 |
| 9 | North American Power | 599 |
| 10 | CN Brown Energy | 559 |
How many electric companies offer service in Aroostook County, Maine?
Aroostook County, Maine has 19 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
