Knox County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Knox County, Maine Electricity Overview
Wind turbines produce 0.14 megawatt hours per year per person for Knox County residents, which is 9th highest county in the state out of 16 counties.
Knox County is 1482nd in the national rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 7,481 megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuels.
Knox County is the 1202nd most populated county in the United States.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Knox County is 29.70 cents. This rate is around 84.24% more than the nationwide average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has fallen by 3.68% within the last year.
Knox County is 13th out of 16 counties in the state for megawatt hours produced from solar power sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
325,604 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,481 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
7,481 MWh
Production per Capita
0.18 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
77,902,280 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,922.61 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Rockland
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Rockland Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
18.38¢ per kWh
- 11.68% lower than last month
- 35.38% lower than April last year
- 10.19% lower than the Maine average
- 8.7% higher than the US average
- 113th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
- 25,183rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,448 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,089 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
26.07¢ per kWh
- 3.12% lower than last month
- 6.51% higher than April last year
- 0.26% lower than the Maine average
- 61.71% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 29,361st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 20 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 359 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.3 per month
- 9.21% lower than last month
- 30.25% lower than April last year
- 0.82% lower than the Maine average
- 4.93% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 39 since April last year
- 21,299th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 242 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,486 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.05 per month
- 2.88% lower than last month
- 1.64% higher than April last year
- 0.71% higher than the Maine average
- 5.86% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 39 since April last year
- 19,390th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,148 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,366 since April last year
Rockland, ME Electricity Overview
Rockland's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 26.07 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 0.26% lower than the state's average price of 26.14 cents. Central Maine Power has an estimated 693 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.4 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 148.77 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Rockland must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 13,729,503.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 18th worst out of 157 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 1,967.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 33rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rockland
Rockland residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rockland, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Central Maine Power | BUNDLED | 25.67 | 143.82 | 3,476,770.59 | 892,523,935 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 |
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Camden CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Camden CDP's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 26.07 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 0.26% lower than the state's average price of 26.14 cents. Central Maine Power has an estimated 173 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.4 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 148.77 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Camden CDP must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 7,306,527.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 37th worst out of 157 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 1,967.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 33rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Camden CDP
Camden CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Camden CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Central Maine Power | BUNDLED | 25.67 | 143.82 | 3,476,770.59 | 892,523,935 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 |
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Thomaston CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Thomaston CDP's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 26.07 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 0.26% lower than the state's average price of 26.14 cents. Central Maine Power has an estimated 99 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.4 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 148.77 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Thomaston CDP must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 4,083,233.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 57th worst out of 157 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 1,967.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 131st highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thomaston CDP
Thomaston CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Thomaston CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Central Maine Power | BUNDLED | 25.67 | 143.82 | 3,476,770.59 | 892,523,935 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 |
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Electricity Production in Knox County, Maine
Power Plants in Knox County, Maine
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fox Island Wind LLCFox Islands Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Knox County | ME | Wind | 5,710 | ||||
Samoset SolarSamoset Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Knox County | ME | Solar | 1,771 |
Knox County, Maine Details
There are 2 power producing plants in Knox County, which is the 1033rd highest number of power plants in a county in the US. The county emits 1,922.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 6th highest polluting county out of 16 counties in the state and 2621st out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 77,902,280.1 kilograms, the county ranks 8th highest in Maine and 1961st in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Knox County's power plants mainly use Wind, which accounts for 76.33% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Knox County, Maine?
The largest electricity supplier in Knox County, Maine by megawatt hours sold is Central Maine Power.
What electricity companies offer service in Knox County, Maine?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Maine Power | 19,991 |
| 2 | Fox Islands Electric Cooperative | 2,127 |
| 3 | Electricity Maine | 560 |
| 4 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 388 |
| 5 | Matinicus Plantation Electric Company | 135 |
| 6 | Energy Rewards | 134 |
| 7 | Ambit Energy | 120 |
| 8 | CN Brown Energy | 99 |
| 9 | North American Power | 52 |
| 10 | ENGIE | 37 |
How many electric companies offer service in Knox County, Maine?
There are 19 electricity suppliers operating in Knox County, Maine.
How many power plants are located within Knox County, Maine?
There are 2 power plants located in Knox County, Maine
