Aroostook County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Aroostook County, Maine Electricity Overview
Aroostook County has a population of 67,255 residents.
Aroostook County generates 441,285 megawatts from wind energy. That is sufficient to rank them 277th in the United States out of 3230 counties for electricity production from wind .
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Aroostook County is 26.20 cents. This is roughly 63.69% above the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
With 67,255 residents within its borders and 541,781 megawatt hours produced each year, Aroostook County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 8.06 megawatt hours. The city is 8 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in Maine.
When calculating by customer count, Versant Power is the largest supplier in Aroostook County.
The burning of non-renewable fuels in electricity production in Aroostook County has been curtailed by 6.65% within the previous 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
542,227 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.06 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
541,781 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
442,128 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
99,653 MWh
Production per Capita
8.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
114,583 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1.7 kg
Presque Isle, ME Electricity Overview
Presque Isle has an average residential electricity rate of 26.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 67.76% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 12,815.9 megawatt hours a year, Versant Power is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Presque Isle residents emit 2,069.01 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 18,329,390.36 kilograms, which is the 13th 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 August.
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 | 12.36 | 78.41 | 40,449 | 5,000,000 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 9.68 | 61.83 | 32,948 | 3,191,000 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 19.24 | 72.51 | 5,046 | 971,000 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 13.82 | 80.34 | 12,504 | 1,727,700 | |
| Electricity Maine | ENERGY | 14.02 | 76.89 | 171,601 | 24,052,000 |
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Caribou, ME Electricity Overview
Caribou has an average residential electricity rate of 26.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 67.76% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 13,270.97 megawatt hours a year, Versant Power is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Caribou residents emit 2,069.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 79th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 15,410,012.35 kilograms, which is the 17th 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 August.
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 | 12.36 | 78.41 | 40,449 | 5,000,000 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 9.68 | 61.83 | 32,948 | 3,191,000 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 19.24 | 72.51 | 5,046 | 971,000 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 13.82 | 80.34 | 12,504 | 1,727,700 | |
| Electricity Maine | ENERGY | 14.02 | 76.89 | 171,601 | 24,052,000 |
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Houlton CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Houlton CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 15.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 43.88% lower than the average state price of 27.64 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 $91.67 per month, while the state average is $154.21. Customers in Houlton CDP pay a 40.55% markdown compared to the rest of the state.
On average, Houlton CDP residents emit 2,069.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 11th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 10,463,001.14 kilograms, which is the 29th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Houlton CDP
Houlton CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Houlton CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.36 | 78.41 | 40,449 | 5,000,000 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 9.68 | 61.83 | 32,948 | 3,191,000 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 19.24 | 72.51 | 5,046 | 971,000 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 13.82 | 80.34 | 12,504 | 1,727,700 | |
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 16.78 | 84.61 | 64,615.58 | 10,839,639 |
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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 | 310,647 | ||||
Mars Hill Wind Farm ProjectTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Aroostook County | ME | Wind | 130,638 | ||||
Twin Rivers Paper Co LLCTwin Rivers Paper Co LLC (100.00%) | Madawaska CDP | ME | Purchased Steam | 99,653 | ||||
Squa Pan Hydro StationAlgonquin Power (100.00%) | Aroostook County | ME | Conventional Hydroelectric | 843 |
Aroostook County, Maine Details
Electricity consumption in Aroostook County creates 114,583.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2891st largest amount of any county in the US. The county averages 1.7 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 81.45% of electricity in Aroostook County comes from generation using Wind. Taken together with Purchased Steam (18.39%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (0.16%), these three fuel types make up 541,781 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the county electricity production. Aroostook County is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is 679th 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 | 51,894 |
| 2 | Houlton, Maine Electric Utility | 5,493 |
| 3 | Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 4,400 |
| 4 | Electricity Maine | 3,973 |
| 5 | Van Buren Light and Power District | 1,443 |
| 6 | Energy Rewards | 950 |
| 7 | Ambit Energy | 854 |
| 8 | CN Brown Energy | 704 |
| 9 | Town Square Energy | 504 |
| 10 | North American Power | 369 |
How many electric companies offer service in Aroostook County, Maine?
Aroostook County, Maine has 20 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
