Franklin County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Franklin County, ME is $152.37
- The average electricity rate in Franklin County, ME is 29.43¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Franklin County, ME
The average residential electric bill in Franklin County, ME is $152.37 per month. Franklin County, ME is the 10th most expensive county in Maine for electricity.
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Franklin County, Maine Electricity Overview
Franklin County produces 4.55 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 209th in the US out of 3221 counties.
With 134,158 megawatt hours produced by solar, Franklin County ranks 287th in the United States out of 3221 counties for solar power electricity generation.
Averaging generation of 13.52 megawatt hours per citizen a year, Franklin County is 671st out of 3221 counties in the nation in generation per capita.
Franklin County is ranked 356th out of 3221 counties in the US for renewable electricity production per capita, at 13.52 megawatt hours per person each year.
On average, Franklin County citizens are responsible for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, making it the 16th worst polluting county based on per capita pollution.
At an average residential rate of 29.43 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Franklin County pay a 75.85% markup from the nationwide average rate.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
238,751 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
398,573 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
398,573 MWh
Production per Capita
13.52 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Farmington CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
Farmington CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
27.31¢ per kWh
- 2.4% higher than last month
- 9.49% lower than November last year
- 3.82% higher than the Maine average
- 60.3% higher than the US average
- 156th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 97 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
- 29,526th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 327 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 555 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
24¢ per kWh
- 0.98% lower than last month
- 13.46% lower than November last year
- 0.27% lower than the Maine average
- 45.52% higher than the US average
- 70th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has increased by 37 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 47 since November last year
- 29,045th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 41 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 527 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$119.93 per month
- 2.82% higher than last month
- 22.61% lower than November last year
- 0.15% higher than the Maine average
- 1.43% higher than the US average
- 71st in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 49 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 52 since November last year
- 17,554th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,361 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 10,793 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$132.89 per month
- 2.15% lower than last month
- 14.83% lower than November last year
- 4.78% lower than the Maine average
- 6.58% lower than the US average
- 104th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 53 since November last year
- 13,204th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,017 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 10,765 since November last year
Farmington CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Farmington CDP spend, on average, 24.00 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 7.17% lower than Maine's average price of 25.85 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $132.89. This is 9.70% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16. With an estimated 190 total residential customers, Central Maine Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emissions in Farmington CDP average 1,883.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 55th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 8,333,274.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 36th highest for total pollution in Maine. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Farmington CDP must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Farmington CDP
Farmington CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Farmington CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Wilton CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Wilton CDP spend, on average, 24.00 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 7.17% lower than Maine's average price of 25.85 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $132.89. This is 9.70% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16. With an estimated 234 total residential customers, Central Maine Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emissions in Wilton CDP average 1,883.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 55th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,733,178.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 86th highest for total pollution in Maine. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Wilton CDP must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilton CDP
Wilton CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wilton CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Chisholm CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Chisholm CDP spend, on average, 24.00 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 7.17% lower than Maine's average price of 25.85 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $132.89. This is 9.70% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16. With an estimated 106 total residential customers, Central Maine Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emissions in Chisholm CDP average 1,883.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 55th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 1,896,837.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 108th highest for total pollution in Maine. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Chisholm CDP must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chisholm CDP
Chisholm CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chisholm CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Franklin County, Maine Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kibby Wind FacilityLS Power (100.00%) | Franklin County | ME | Wind | 264,415 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Farmington SolarFarmington Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Franklin County | ME | Solar | 134,158 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Franklin County, Maine Production Fuel Makeup
Emissions in Franklin County average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2894th worst polluting county based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the county the 16th highest for total pollution in the state. Approximately 66.34% of Franklin County's electricity is produced using Wind. Franklin County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 3rd highest in Maine.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Franklin County, Maine?
Franklin County, Maine has 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Franklin County, Maine?
By total megawatt hours sold, Central Maine Power is the largest electricity provider in Franklin County, Maine.
How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Maine?
Franklin County, Maine is home to 24 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Maine?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Maine Power | 64,554 |
| 2 | Electricity Maine | 1,279 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 1,200 |
| 4 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 1,145 |
| 5 | CN Brown Energy | 386 |
| 6 | Energy Rewards | 327 |
| 7 | Ambit Energy | 301 |
| 8 | Major Energy Electric Services | 221 |
| 9 | First Point Power | 209 |
| 10 | North American Power | 135 |
