Houlton, Maine Electric Utility
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About Houlton, Maine Electric Utility
The supplier recently disclosed a total of 5,493 customers, 1.40% of which are industrial accounts, 27.47% are commercial customers and 71.13% are residential customers. Patrons of Houlton, Maine Electric Utility are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.47 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the provider at 2nd out of 12 companies in the state and 862nd out of 2885 in the US. Approximately 78,197 megawatt hours were sold by the provider to retail end users in 2023. The electricity sourced by Houlton, Maine Electric Utility is made up primarily of megawatt hours they acquired via the wholesale electricity market. Of the electricity sourced whole purchased made up 100.00%. The revenue for Houlton, Maine Electric Utility for 2023 from electricity sales was $9,383,300, with 91.32% coming from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $143.38, while the Houlton, Maine Electric Utility average is 33.30% less at $95.63 per month. This is the 417th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the nation. The company does not have ownership in any power plants and all of the power that they sell to their customers must be purchased from other providers.
Energy loss is part of the process when dealing with electricity transmission. Houlton, Maine Electric Utility currently averages a loss of around 5.12% of the electricity they transmit. Houlton, Maine Electric Utility's energy loss levels place them at of 3rd best out of the 19 providers that operate in Maine and report energy loss and 1074th best out of 3530 in the US.
Houlton, Maine Electric Utility Rate & Electric Bills
Houlton, Maine Electric Utility residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Houlton, Maine Electric Utility Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:21 Bangor Street
Houlton, Maine 04730
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Greg Sherman
Houlton, Maine Electric Utility Contact
- Website:www.hwco.org
- Customer Service Phone:(207) 532-2259
- Contact Page:www.hwco.org
Houlton, Maine Electric Utility Service
- States Served:
- Maine
- Counties Served:
- Aroostook County
- Major Cities Served:



Energy Loss
Houlton, Maine Electric Utility's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
4,223MWh
1074 National Rank
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Houlton, Maine Electric Utility State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5,494 | 10,577,749 | 7 | 100% |
Houlton, Maine Electric Utility County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroostook County | 67,255 | 27 | 30.37 | $148.47/mo |
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Houlton, Maine Electric Utility FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Houlton, Maine Electric Utility customers each month?
Customers of Houlton, Maine Electric Utility pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $95.63.
Who is the CEO of Houlton, Maine Electric Utility?
Greg Sherman is the CEO of Houlton, Maine Electric Utility.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Houlton, Maine Electric Utility customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Houlton, Maine Electric Utility is 12.47 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Houlton, Maine Electric Utility?
The Houlton, Maine Electric Utility phone number is (207) 532-2259.