Washington County, ME: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Washington County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Washington County, Maine Electricity Overview

Of all US counties, Washington County is 364th in megawatt hours generated from wind turbines.

After a 18.64% rise in power generated by wind turbines, Washington County's total electric generation is now 34.85% wind powered.

Washington County is 7th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 498,772.48 megawatt hours produced from renewable sources.

Washington County generates 74,564.53 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 5th out of 16 counties in Maine for total natural gas generation.

Washington County is the 5th highest county in Maine out of 16 counties for electricity generation from wind per capita, averaging 6.45 megawatt hours per resident generated from wind turbines.

Washington County had a 25.88% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production over the course of the past 12 months, surely a step in the wrong direction.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    251,344 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.11 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    573,337 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    498,772 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    74,565 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    18.49 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    48,994,673 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,580.32 kg

Calais, ME Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.77 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Calais, which is 38.92% below the average Maine price of 27.46 cents and 4.74% more than the US average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 897.88 megawatt hours, Eastern Maine Electric Coop is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Calais average is 38.26% lower at $84.71 per month.

Calais citizens average 2,076.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 22nd highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 6,250,391.72 kilograms, which is the 42nd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Calais have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Calais

Calais residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.177/kWh$0.161/kWh$103.53/mo.$65.23/mo.
5th16.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Calais
1st$84.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Calais Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Calais, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Eastern Maine Electric CoopBUNDLED16.8083.9263,959.9910,746,080

Machias CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 26.82 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Machias CDP, which is 2.35% below the average Maine price of 27.46 cents and 67.45% more than the US average of 16.01 cents. Versant Power is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Machias CDP citizens average 2,076.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 22nd highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 2,898,852.77 kilograms, which is the 84th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Machias CDP have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Machias CDP

Machias CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.336/kWh$0.153/kWh$188.82/mo.$76.41/mo.
122nd29.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Machias CDP
15th$154.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Machias CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Machias CDP, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.3678.4140,4495,000,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY9.6861.8332,9483,191,000
Clearview ElectricENERGY19.2472.515,046971,000
ENGIEENERGY13.8280.3412,5041,727,700
Electricity MaineENERGY14.0276.89171,60124,052,000

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Eastport, ME Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 26.82 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Eastport, which is 2.35% below the average Maine price of 27.46 cents and 67.45% more than the US average of 16.01 cents. Versant Power is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Eastport citizens average 2,076.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 22nd highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 2,545,840.62 kilograms, which is the 93rd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Eastport have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eastport

Eastport residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.336/kWh$0.153/kWh$188.82/mo.$76.41/mo.
122nd29.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Eastport
15th$154.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Eastport Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Eastport, Maine

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.3678.4140,4495,000,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY9.6861.8332,9483,191,000
Clearview ElectricENERGY19.2472.515,046971,000
ENGIEENERGY13.8280.3412,5041,727,700
Electricity MaineENERGY14.0276.89171,60124,052,000

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Electricity Production in Washington County, Maine

Power Plants in Washington County, Maine

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Woodland Pulp, LLCWoodland Pulp (100.00%)
Woodland CDP ME Black Liquour 373,515111,761,077.96299.21
Washington County ME Wind 140,687
Washington County ME Wind 59,135

Washington County, Maine Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Washington County emits 1,580.32 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 11th highest polluting county out of 16 counties in Maine based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 48,994,673.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Black Liquour makes up 35.67% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Washington County. Wind (34.85%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Natural Gas (13.01%). Washington County has 3 power plants, which is 10th most in Maine.

BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
35.67%
WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
34.85%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
13.01%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
11.05%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
5.42%

Washington County, Maine Net Metering

Washington County has 2 out of 18 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Maine has decent regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Washington County that report energy loss, including Versant Power, Electricity Maine, and CN Brown Energy. Together, these 3 companies average an annual energy loss of 3.74% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 0.71%, resulting in a rank of 748th best in the nation and a state rank of best out of 3230 and 16 counties, respectively.

FAQ

How many power plants are within Washington County, Maine?

There are 3 active power plants located in Washington County, Maine

What electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Maine?

What electricity company is the largest provider in Washington County, Maine?

By total revenue, Versant Power is the largest electricity company in Washington County, Maine.

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

Washington County, Maine is home to 18 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-21