Washington County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Washington County, Maine Electricity Overview

Renewable electricity sources account for 88.77%, or 468,200.74 megawatt hours, of Washington County's total energy generation.

Washington County ranks 316th highest county in the country out of 3221 counties in hydroelectric power generation, producing 60,150 megawatt hours per year from hydroelectric facilities.

Washington County ranks 5th highest county out of 16 counties in the state for electricity per citizen produced from wind energy. Producing 168,425 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 31,003, this averages out to 5.43 megawatt hours per person a year from wind turbines.

The county is ranked as the 895th highest generator of electricity of all 3221 counties in the US for electricity production, generating 527,428 megawatt hours.

Washington County continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel type use for electricity. The county has achieved a 20.85% drop in the burning of these fuel sources for electricity generation over the course of the past 12 months.

Washington County consumes only 49.98% of the electricity generated in the county.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    263,617 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.5 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    527,428 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    468,201 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    59,227 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    17.01 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    73,161,580 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,359.82 kg

Table of Contents

Plans
Cities within Washington County
Calais, ME Electricity
Machias CDP, ME Electricity
Eastport, ME Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ

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

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  • Rate 13.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
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  • Rate 13.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
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  • Rate 13.49¢ / kWh
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Calais, ME Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.74 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Calais, which is 27.64% below the average Maine price of 23.14 cents and 9.13% more than the US average of 15.34 cents. Selling an estimated 892.89 megawatt hours, Eastern Maine Electric Coop is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.45, while the Calais average is 39.78% lower at $82.77 per month.

Calais citizens average 2,533.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 52nd highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 7,624,384.01 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.
6th16.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Calais
2nd$82.77Average 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 CoopBUNDLED16.7482.7763,14310,571,156
1 providers total

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Machias CDP, ME Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 22.42 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Machias CDP, which is 3.08% below the average Maine price of 23.14 cents and 46.16% more than the US average of 15.34 cents. Selling an estimated 431.2 megawatt hours, Versant Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.45, while the Machias CDP average is 8.91% lower at $125.2 per month.

Machias CDP citizens average 2,533.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 10th highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 3,536,093.05 kilograms, which is the 86th 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 June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.268/kWh$0.153/kWh$162.17/mo.$76.41/mo.
122nd23.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Machias CDP
15th$127.26Average 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 EnergyENERGY7.124746,7723,331,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY7.3850.6330,0572,219,000
Clearview ElectricENERGY17.0865.826,9281,183,100
ENGIEENERGY9.2170.3323,9252,204,400
Electricity MaineENERGY12.1168.16201,49624,405,000
16 providers total

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Eastport, ME Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 22.42 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Eastport, which is 3.08% below the average Maine price of 23.14 cents and 46.16% more than the US average of 15.34 cents. Selling an estimated 1,874.46 megawatt hours, Versant Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.45, while the Eastport average is 8.91% lower at $125.2 per month.

Eastport citizens average 2,533.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 52nd highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 3,105,480 kilograms, which is the 96th 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 June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.268/kWh$0.153/kWh$162.17/mo.$76.41/mo.
122nd23.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Eastport
15th$127.26Average 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 EnergyENERGY7.124746,7723,331,000
CN Brown EnergyENERGY7.3850.6330,0572,219,000
Clearview ElectricENERGY17.0865.826,9281,183,100
ENGIEENERGY9.2170.3323,9252,204,400
Electricity MaineENERGY12.1168.16201,49624,405,000
16 providers total

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Electricity Production in Washington County, Maine

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2022 and 2021 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2021 will be finalized in the fall of 2022. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2022 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

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 340,301106,339,541.26312.49
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 18,70240,037,439.262,140.81
4 power plants total

Washington County, Maine Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Washington County emits 2,359.82 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 8th highest polluting county out of 16 counties in Maine based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 73,161,579.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Black Liquour makes up 34.87% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Washington County. Wind (31.93%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Conventional Hydroelectric (11.40%). Washington County has 4 power plants, which is 10th most in Maine.

BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
34.87%
WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
31.93%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
11.40%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
11.19%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
10.57%
OTHER
Other
0.04%

Washington County, Maine Net Metering

Washington County has 2 out of 17 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 3.78% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.45% while the state average is 0.48%, resulting in a rank of 922nd best in the nation and a state rank of best out of 3221 and 16 counties, respectively.

FAQ

How many power plants are within Washington County, Maine?

There are 4 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 17 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-10-24