Aroostook County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Aroostook County, ME is $149.95
- The average electricity rate in Aroostook County, ME is 30.66¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Aroostook County, ME
The average residential electric bill in Aroostook County, ME is $149.95 per month. Aroostook County, ME is the 2nd most expensive county in Maine for electricity.
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Aroostook County, Maine Electricity Overview
The largest electricity provider in Aroostook County by customer count is Versant Power.
Aroostook County generates 6.66 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 6 highest county out of 16 counties for production per capita in Maine.
The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Aroostook County pay an average rate of 83.23% above the national average at 30.66 cents per kilowatt hour.
Aroostook County is the 822nd most populous county in the nation.
The use of non-renewable fuels in electricity production in Aroostook County has declined by 6.01% in the past year.
Aroostook County is ranked as the 4th highest generator of electricity out of 16 counties in Maine for total electricity generation, generating 448,126 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
544,551 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
448,126 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
346,296 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
101,830 MWh
Production per Capita
6.66 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
22,432,503 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
333.54 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Presque Isle
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Rates and Production Categories
Presque Isle Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
25.71¢ per kWh
- 5.64% lower than last month
- 1.81% lower than November last year
- 2.25% lower than the Maine average
- 50.93% higher than the US average
- 17th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has increased by 140 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since November last year
- 29,092nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 420 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 231 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
27.47¢ per kWh
- 0.14% lower than last month
- 1.26% lower than November last year
- 14.16% higher than the Maine average
- 66.57% higher than the US average
- 151st in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
- 29,535th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 15 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 74 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$123.93 per month
- 0.15% higher than last month
- 17.75% lower than November last year
- 3.49% higher than the Maine average
- 4.81% higher than the US average
- 134th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 98 since November last year
- 18,781st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,277 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,778 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$140.02 per month
- 1.57% lower than last month
- 5.25% lower than November last year
- 0.33% higher than the Maine average
- 1.56% lower than the US average
- 123rd in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has increased by 33 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 81 since November last year
- 16,092nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 625 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,532 since November last year
Presque Isle, ME Electricity Overview
Presque Isle has an average residential electricity rate of 27.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.27% higher than the average state price of 25.85 cents. Versant Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city is faced with an average of 1.35 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages last for an average of 175.98 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
On average, Presque Isle residents emit 1,883.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 55th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 16,687,269.74 kilograms, which is the 16th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Presque Isle
Presque Isle residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Presque Isle, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Power | ENERGY | |||||
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 17.51 | 105.35 | 28,787.39 | 5,041,712.19 | |
| American PowerNet | ENERGY | |||||
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 13.56 | 87.21 | 36,675.51 | 4,971,550.74 | |
| Calpine | ENERGY |
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Caribou, ME Electricity Overview
Caribou has an average residential electricity rate of 27.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.27% higher than the average state price of 25.85 cents. Versant Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city is faced with an average of 1.35 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages last for an average of 175.98 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
On average, Caribou residents emit 1,883.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 11th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 14,029,437.3 kilograms, which is the 20th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Caribou
Caribou residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Caribou, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Power | ENERGY | |||||
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 17.51 | 105.35 | 28,787.39 | 5,041,712.19 | |
| American PowerNet | ENERGY | |||||
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 13.56 | 87.21 | 36,675.51 | 4,971,550.74 | |
| Calpine | ENERGY |
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Houlton CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Houlton CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 12.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 53.24% lower than the average state price of 25.85 cents. Selling an estimated 4,036.56 megawatt hours a year, Houlton, Maine Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $88.67 per month, while the US average is $147.16. Consumers in Houlton CDP pay a 36.55% discount compared to other residents in the US.
On average, Houlton CDP residents emit 1,883.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 11th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 9,525,626.26 kilograms, which is the 34th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Houlton CDP
Houlton CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Houlton CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton, Maine Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.61 | 96.71 | 35,952.25 | 4,534,233 |
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Aroostook County, Maine Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Aroostook County, Maine
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oakfield Wind ProjectNovatus Energy (100.00%) | Aroostook County | ME | Wind | 346,296 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Twin Rivers Paper Co LLCTwin Rivers Paper Co LLC (100.00%) | Madawaska CDP | ME | Purchased Steam | 101,830 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Aroostook County, Maine Production Fuel Makeup
On average, Aroostook County residents emit 333.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 14th worst polluting county out of 16 counties in the state and 2856th out of 3221 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 22,432,503.43 kilograms, which is the 2595th worst total amount of pollution for all counties in the US. Wind makes up 77.28% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Aroostook County. Aroostook County is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is 355th highest in the country.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Aroostook County, Maine?
There are 2 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 | 46,779 |
| 2 | Houlton, Maine Electric Utility | 5,493 |
| 3 | Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 4,667 |
| 4 | Electricity Maine | 2,452 |
| 5 | Constellation Energy | 2,301 |
| 6 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 2,195 |
| 7 | Van Buren Light and Power District | 1,461 |
| 8 | CN Brown Energy | 741 |
| 9 | Energy Rewards | 626 |
| 10 | Ambit Energy | 577 |
How many electric companies offer service in Aroostook County, Maine?
Aroostook County, Maine has 27 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
