Somerset County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Somerset County, Maine Electricity Overview

Wind turbines produce 10.17 megawatt hours per year per person for Somerset County residents, which is 3rd highest county in the state out of 16 counties.

Roughly 34.94% of Somerset County's production comes from hydroelectric power facilities, ranking them 80th county out of 3221 counties in the United States for total hydroelectric generation.

Somerset County is 3rd out of 16 counties in the state in solar power generation, with 6,065 megawatt hours generated from solar power.

Somerset County emitted 82,613,542.63 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 12th worst polluting county in Maine.

Averaging production of 34.62 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Somerset County ranks 574th out of 3221 counties in generation per capita in the United States.

Over the past year, Somerset County has seen a 11.25% decrease in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    431,571 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.55 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,747,500 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,719,515 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    27,985 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    34.62 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    82,613,543 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,636.66 kg

Electricity plans in Maine

There are 21307 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

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  • Rate 14.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

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  • Rate 14.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

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  • Rate 15.25¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
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  • Rate 15.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
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Secure Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 14.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 6

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  • Rate 14.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 6

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  • Rate 15.25¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 6

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  • Rate 15.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

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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.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
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Secure Choice 12

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  • Rate 16.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Rate 17.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Green Energy 100%

Skowhegan CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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Skowhegan CDP's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 19.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 4.58% lower than the state's average price of 20.68 cents. With annual generation of 56,840 megawatt hours, the city is the 11th highest producer of electricity in Maine. There has been a 21.40% decrease in the usage of sustainable fuel sources (such as solar, wind or hydro power) in Skowhegan CDP throughout the last year. It's unfortunate to see these fuels not used more in place of fossil fuels like coal and oil.

There is one power producing plant in Skowhegan CDP. The city emits 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 152nd highest polluting city out of 157 cities in Maine based on emissions per capita. A total of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. In Skowhegan CDP, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used in electricity generation.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Skowhegan CDP

Skowhegan 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.
16th20.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Skowhegan CDP
54th$122.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Skowhegan CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Skowhegan CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY8.2054.3755,1674,521,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY8.0354.9627,8022,233,100
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED20.42122.823,673,275750,048,400
Clearview ElectricENERGY16.7168.1410,6121,772,800
ENGIEENERGY9.0667.7829,5072,674,400

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Pittsfield CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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Pittsfield CDP's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 19.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 4.58% lower than the state's average price of 20.68 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $114.62. This is 5.97% lower than the Maine average bill of $121.89. Selling an estimated 3,936.34 megawatt hours, Central Maine Power is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Pittsfield CDP must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 7,149,468.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 45th worst out of 157 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 2,533.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 9th highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pittsfield CDP

Pittsfield 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.
16th20.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Pittsfield CDP
54th$122.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pittsfield CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Pittsfield CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY8.2054.3755,1674,521,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY8.0354.9627,8022,233,100
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED20.42122.823,673,275750,048,400
Clearview ElectricENERGY16.7168.1410,6121,772,800
ENGIEENERGY9.0667.7829,5072,674,400

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Fairfield CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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Fairfield CDP's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 19.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 4.58% lower than the state's average price of 20.68 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $114.62. This is 5.97% lower than the Maine average bill of $121.89. Selling an estimated 829.48 megawatt hours, Central Maine Power is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Fairfield CDP must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 6,627,572.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 51st worst out of 157 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 2,533.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 9th highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairfield CDP

Fairfield 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.
16th20.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fairfield CDP
54th$122.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fairfield CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fairfield CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY8.2054.3755,1674,521,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY8.0354.9627,8022,233,100
Central Maine PowerBUNDLED20.42122.823,673,275750,048,400
Clearview ElectricENERGY16.7168.1410,6121,772,800
ENGIEENERGY9.0667.7829,5072,674,400

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Electricity Production in Somerset County, Maine

Power Plants in Somerset County, Maine

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Somerset PlantSappi Fine Paper North America-Somerset (100.00%)
Somerset County ME Black Liquour 536,638232,918,011.04434.03
Bingham WindNovatus Energy (100.00%)
Somerset County ME Wind 513,234
Somerset County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 229,745
Somerset County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 126,317
Anson Abenaki HydrosEagle Creek Madison Hydro, LLC (100.00%)
Madison CDP ME Conventional Hydroelectric 91,326
Somerset County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 61,164
Athens EnergyAthens Energy, LLC (100.00%)
Somerset County ME Wood/Wood Waste Solids 59,22191,111,785.81,538.5
Skowhegan CDP ME Conventional Hydroelectric 56,840
Somerset County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 32,081
Waste Management Crossroads LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Norridgewock CDP ME Landfill Gas 21,73310,485,335.9482.46
Brassua Hydroelectric ProjectBrookfield Renewable Partners (75.80%)Eagle Creek Madison Hydro, LLC (24.20%)
Somerset County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 9,593
IOS - MEW Phase 1IGS Solar (100.00%)
Madison CDP ME Solar 6,065
Pittsfield HydroKEI (Maine) Power Management (II) LLC (100.00%)
Somerset County ME Conventional Hydroelectric 3,543

Somerset County, Maine Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Somerset County, Conventional Hydroelectric is 34.94% of the fuel types used in electricity production. Adding Conventional Hydroelectric totals to Wind (29.37%) and Black Liquour (15.69%), these three fuel types account for 1,398,110.19 megawatt hours (or 80.01%) electricity generation in the county. The county emits 1,636.66 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 13th highest polluting county out of 16 counties in the state and 2633rd out of 3221 counties nationally. With total emissions of 82,613,542.63 kilograms, the county ranks 12th highest in Maine and 1947th 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. Somerset County has the 114th highest power generation plants of any county in the country, with 13 total power plants.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
34.94%
WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
29.37%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
15.69%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
14.31%
TIRE-DERIVED FUELS
Tire-derived Fuels
1.99%
OTHER
Other
3.69%

Somerset County, Maine Net Metering

About 11.76% of the electricity companies in Somerset County offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, Maine has pretty good net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Somerset County that report energy loss. Combined, these 3 providers average a yearly energy loss of 5.79% of electricity produced. The United States average is 2.76%, meaning Somerset County ranks 2393rd best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Somerset County, Maine?

The largest electricity supplier in Somerset County, Maine by megawatt hours sold is Central Maine Power.

What electricity companies offer service in Somerset County, Maine?

How many electric companies offer service in Somerset County, Maine?

There are 17 electricity suppliers operating in Somerset County, Maine.

How many power plants are located within Somerset County, Maine?

There are 13 power plants located in Somerset County, Maine

Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-10-09