Franklin County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Franklin County, Maine Electricity Overview

Franklin County is the highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 14.68 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuel sources.

At an average residential rate of 21.22 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Franklin County pay a 38.32% markup from the national average rate.

Franklin County is ranked as the 15th highest consuming county out of 16 counties in Maine with 250,726.56 megawatt hours being used by consumers living there.

Franklin County experienced a 8.14% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the previous 12 months.

Franklin County is the 497th largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the country, with a population of 29,487 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 1,390,341.

Franklin County averages 32.47 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 314th highest in the United States.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    250,727 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.5 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,390,341 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    957,359 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    432,982 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    47.15 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    95,616,018 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,242.65 kg

Electricity plans in Maine

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%

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  • Rate 13.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
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  • Rate 13.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
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  • Rate 13.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
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Secure Choice 6

Residential

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

Secure Green Choice 6

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  • Rate 13.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
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  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 6

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

Secure Green Choice 6

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  • Rate 13.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
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  • Rate 16.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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Secure Green Choice 12

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  • Rate 17.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Rate 15.75¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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Farmington CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Farmington CDP spend, on average, 21.22 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 8.28% lower than Maine's average price of 23.14 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $122.55. This is 10.84% lower than the nationwide average of $137.45. With an estimated 187 total residential customers, Central Maine Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in Farmington CDP average 2,533.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 10th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 11,206,071.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 34th 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 January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.268/kWh$0.143/kWh$163.43/mo.$65.08/mo.
15th23.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Farmington CDP
54th$134.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Farmington CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Farmington CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY7.124746,7723,331,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY7.3850.6330,0572,219,000
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED23.02134.463,595,444827,516,760
Clearview ElectricENERGY17.0865.826,9281,183,100
ENGIEENERGY9.2170.3323,9252,204,400

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Wilton CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Wilton CDP spend, on average, 21.22 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 8.28% lower than Maine's average price of 23.14 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $122.55. This is 10.84% lower than the nationwide average of $137.45. With an estimated 230 total residential customers, Central Maine Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in Wilton CDP average 2,533.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 52nd worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 3,675,409.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 81st 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 January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.268/kWh$0.143/kWh$163.43/mo.$65.08/mo.
15th23.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wilton CDP
54th$134.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wilton CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wilton CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY7.124746,7723,331,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY7.3850.6330,0572,219,000
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED23.02134.463,595,444827,516,760
Clearview ElectricENERGY17.0865.826,9281,183,100
ENGIEENERGY9.2170.3323,9252,204,400

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Chisholm CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Chisholm CDP spend, on average, 21.22 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 8.28% lower than Maine's average price of 23.14 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $122.55. This is 10.84% lower than the nationwide average of $137.45. With an estimated 104 total residential customers, Central Maine Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in Chisholm CDP average 2,533.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 52nd worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,550,749.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 105th 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 January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.268/kWh$0.143/kWh$163.43/mo.$65.08/mo.
15th23.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chisholm CDP
54th$134.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chisholm CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chisholm CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY7.124746,7723,331,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY7.3850.6330,0572,219,000
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED23.02134.463,595,444827,516,760
Clearview ElectricENERGY17.0865.826,9281,183,100
ENGIEENERGY9.2170.3323,9252,204,400

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Electricity Production in Franklin County, Maine

Power Plants in Franklin County, Maine

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Androscoggin Energy CenterVerso Paper Androscoggin LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County ME Natural Gas 382,65596,284,765.67251.62
ReEnergy Stratton LLCReEnergy Holdings (100.00%)
Franklin County ME Wood/Wood Waste Solids 365,100425,787,465.61,166.22
Kibby Wind FacilityLS Power (100.00%)
Franklin County ME Wind 309,797
Farmington SolarFarmington Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County ME Solar 134,202
Saddleback Ridge Wind FarmSaddleback Ridge Wind, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County ME Wind 100,022
Androscoggin MillVerso Paper Androscoggin LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County ME Natural Gas 98,5658,142,322.382.61
International Paper Riley Hydro
Franklin County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 25,129
International Paper Jay Hydro
Franklin County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 17,405

Franklin County, Maine Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Franklin County averages 3,242.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2280th worst in the country out of 3221 counties for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Franklin County from electricity consumption is 95,616,018.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 9th largest amount in Maine and 2280th in the United States. About 31.09% of electricity in Franklin County comes from production using Natural Gas. Other fuel sources used include Wind at 29.48% and Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 27.08%. Franklin County is home to 8 power producing plants, which is 319th most in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
31.09%
WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
29.48%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
27.08%
SOLAR
Solar
9.65%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
2.65%
OTHER
Other
0.05%

Franklin County, Maine Net Metering

Franklin County has 1 out of 16 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Citizens of Maine have above average net metering laws and regulations that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Franklin County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 5.29% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.45% and the state average is 0.48%, resulting in a rank of 2229th best in the country and a state rank of 6th best out of 3221 and 16 counties, respectively.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Franklin County, Maine?

Franklin County, Maine has 8 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 16 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Maine?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-10-24