Washington County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Washington County, Maine Electricity Overview
Washington County produces 184,468.67 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel types. This ranks Washington County 9th out of 16 counties in Maine for total sustainable electricity generation.
Washington County's average residential electricity rate is 20.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 43.48% higher than the nationwide average price of 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour.
Wind produces 168,425 megawatt hours of electricity in Washington County. This equals roughly 5.42 megawatt hours per person in Washington County being produced from wind power, giving the county a rank of 337th highest county in the United States out of 3221 counties.
Emitting 59,860,289.87 kilograms of CO2 gases, Washington County has the 13th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 16 counties in Maine.
Wind turbines in Washington County generate 168,425 megawatt hours of electricity.
Washington County produces 99.98% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 5.93 megawatt hours per citizen a year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
270,621 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.7 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
184,511 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
184,469 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
42 MWh
Production per Capita
5.93 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
59,860,290 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,925.08 kg
Calais, ME Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Calais, which is 8.89% below the average Maine price of 18.28 cents and 19.06% more than the US average of 13.99 cents. Selling an estimated 880.2 megawatt hours, Eastern Maine Electric Coop is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $123.86, while the Calais average is 34.10% lower at $81.63 per month.
Calais citizens average 2,585.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 17th highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 7,960,802.91 kilograms, which is the 43rd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Calais have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Calais
Calais residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Calais, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 16.66 | 81.63 | 62,320 | 10,381,579 |
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Machias CDP, ME Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 20.73 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Machias CDP, which is 13.40% above the average Maine price of 18.28 cents and 48.18% more than the US average of 13.99. Versant Power is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Machias CDP citizens average 2,585.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 17th highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 3,767,096.41 kilograms, which is the 83rd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Machias CDP have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Machias CDP
Machias CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Machias CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.20 | 54.37 | 55,167 | 4,521,000 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 8.03 | 54.96 | 27,802 | 2,233,100 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 16.71 | 68.14 | 10,612 | 1,772,800 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 9.06 | 67.78 | 29,507 | 2,674,400 | |
| Electricity Maine | ENERGY | 12.14 | 68.76 | 245,231 | 29,776,000 |
Eastport, ME Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 20.73 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Eastport, which is 13.40% above the average Maine price of 18.28 cents and 48.18% more than the US average of 13.99. Versant Power is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Eastport citizens average 2,585.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 17th highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 3,330,144.25 kilograms, which is the 91st worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Eastport have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eastport
Eastport residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Eastport, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.20 | 54.37 | 55,167 | 4,521,000 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 8.03 | 54.96 | 27,802 | 2,233,100 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 16.71 | 68.14 | 10,612 | 1,772,800 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 9.06 | 67.78 | 29,507 | 2,674,400 | |
| Electricity Maine | ENERGY | 12.14 | 68.76 | 245,231 | 29,776,000 |
Electricity Production in Washington County, Maine
Power Plants in Washington County, Maine
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stetson Wind ITerraForm Power (100.00%) | Washington County | ME | Wind | 116,606 | ||||
Stetson Wind IITerraForm Power (100.00%) | Washington County | ME | Wind | 51,819 | ||||
Indeck Jonesboro Energy CenterStored Solar J&WE (100.00%) | Washington County | ME | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 16,086 | 34,278,645.52 | 2,130.96 |
Washington County, Maine Details
Washington County emits 1,925.08 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 12th highest polluting county out of 16 counties in Maine based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 59,860,289.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Wind makes up 91.28% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Washington County. Wood/Wood Waste Solids (8.70%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Gaseous Propane (0.02%). Washington County has 3 power plants, which is 11th most in Maine.
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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versant Power | 24,098 |
| 2 | Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 5,669 |
| 3 | Electricity Maine | 2,660 |
| 4 | Ambit Energy | 526 |
| 5 | Energy Rewards | 512 |
| 6 | Town Square Energy | 296 |
| 7 | North American Power | 284 |
| 8 | CN Brown Energy | 265 |
| 9 | ENGIE | 229 |
| 10 | Clearview Electric | 149 |
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 17 electricity companies offering service in the area.
