Washington County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Washington County, ME is $147.19
- The average electricity rate in Washington County, ME is 30.07¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Washington County, ME
The average residential electric bill in Washington County, ME is $147.19 per month. Washington County, ME is the most expensive county in Maine for electricity.
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Washington County, Maine Electricity Overview
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Washington County pay an average rate of 79.70% more than the national average at 30.07 cents per kilowatt hour.
Residents in Washington County experience an average of 2.37 outages lasting 146.98 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes an outage.
Washington County emits 1,883.65 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 1,877.45.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Washington County totals $147.19. For comparison, the US average bill is $147.16.
Washington County ranks as the 11th worst pollution level from electricity consumption in the state, releasing 58,398,851.31 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Washington County is the 1456th most populous county in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
251,026 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.1 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
58,398,851 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,883.65 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Calais
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Rates and Production Categories
Calais Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
17.13¢ per kWh
- 2.21% lower than last month
- 1.18% higher than November last year
- 34.86% lower than the Maine average
- 0.58% higher than the US average
- 8th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 20,015th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 647 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,458 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.94¢ per kWh
- 0.1% higher than last month
- 0.67% higher than November last year
- 29.6% lower than the Maine average
- 2.72% higher than the US average
- 6th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 20,464th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 127 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,680 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$79.53 per month
- 14.79% higher than last month
- 1.62% higher than November last year
- 33.58% lower than the Maine average
- 32.73% lower than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
- 1,837th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,181 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 172 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$85.9 per month
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 2.36% higher than November last year
- 38.45% lower than the Maine average
- 39.61% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 433rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 16 since November last year
Calais, ME Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.94 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Calais, which is 34.47% below the average Maine price of 25.85 cents and 1.23% more than the US average of 16.73 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Eastern Maine Electric Coop. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 2.45 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 68.97 minutes per outage. The countrywide averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages per year and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Calais citizens average 1,883.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 131st highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 5,669,791.39 kilograms, which is the 45th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Calais have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Calais
Calais residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Calais, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 17.67 | 91.59 | 67,012.81 | 11,842,014 |
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Machias CDP, ME Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 27.47 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Machias CDP, which is 6.27% above the average Maine price of 25.85 cents and 64.16% more than the US average of 16.73. The city is faced with an average of 1.35 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 175.98 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 456.4 megawatt hours, Versant Power is the largest provider in the city.
Machias CDP citizens average 1,883.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 55th highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 2,629,577.67 kilograms, which is the 90th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Machias CDP have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Machias CDP
Machias CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Machias CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Power | ENERGY | |||||
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 17.51 | 105.35 | 28,787.39 | 5,041,712.19 | |
| American PowerNet | ENERGY | |||||
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 13.56 | 87.21 | 36,675.51 | 4,971,550.74 | |
| Calpine | ENERGY |
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Eastport, ME Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 27.47 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Eastport, which is 6.27% above the average Maine price of 25.85 cents and 64.16% more than the US average of 16.73. The city is faced with an average of 1.35 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 175.98 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 1,984.02 megawatt hours, Versant Power is the largest provider in the city.
Eastport citizens average 1,883.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 55th highest in Maine out of 157 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 2,309,356.89 kilograms, which is the 99th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Eastport have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eastport
Eastport residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Eastport, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Power | ENERGY | |||||
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 17.51 | 105.35 | 28,787.39 | 5,041,712.19 | |
| American PowerNet | ENERGY | |||||
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 13.56 | 87.21 | 36,675.51 | 4,971,550.74 | |
| Calpine | ENERGY |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Washington County, Maine?
There are 25 electricity suppliers operating 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.
What electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Maine?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versant Power | 26,578 |
| 2 | Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 5,666 |
| 3 | Electricity Maine | 1,393 |
| 4 | Constellation Energy | 1,307 |
| 5 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 1,247 |
| 6 | CN Brown Energy | 421 |
| 7 | Energy Rewards | 356 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 328 |
| 9 | Major Energy Electric Services | 241 |
| 10 | First Point Power | 228 |
