Electricity rates in Maine
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Maine paid an average of 29.31¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 15.83¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 22.27¢ and industry 15.83¢. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can shop for a supplier.
What things cost to run in Maine
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Maine electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +75%.
Choosing a provider in Maine
Customers can buy supply from a competitive provider; the utility only delivers power.
Competitive suppliers in Maine charged homes an average of 15.74¢/kWh for supply in 2025, before the utility's delivery charges (delivery-only customers paid about 18.29¢/kWh on average). Compare a supplier's offer with your utility's default "price to compare" on your bill.
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Electric utilities in Maine
9 utilities serve homes in Maine. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power Co. | Investor-owned | 538K | 28.81¢ | $155 | 318 |
| Versant Power | Investor-owned | 132K | 32.72¢ | $162 | 500 |
| Eastern Maine Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11K | 21.67¢ | $113 | 991 |
| Kennebunk Light & Power Dist | Municipal | 6,723 | 14.20¢ | $108 | — |
| Houlton Water Company | Municipal | 3,907 | 15.51¢ | $120 | — |
| Town of Madison | Municipal | 2,447 | 15.81¢ | $112 | — |
| Fox Islands Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 2,151 | 42.91¢ | $182 | — |
| Van Buren Light & Power Dist | Municipal | 1,369 | 8.94¢ | $86 | — |
| Matinicus Plantation Electric Co. | Municipal | 132 | 73.24¢ | $62 | — |
Retail electricity providers in Maine
| Provider | Homes | Supply rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Maine | 15K | 16.51¢ |
| SmartEnergy Holdings | 13K | 17.58¢ |
| Think Energy | 4,798 | 12.18¢ |
| C. N. Brown Electricity | 4,553 | 11.90¢ |
| XOOM Energy Maine | 3,640 | 14.36¢ |
| FairPoint Energy | 2,923 | 20.29¢ |
| Ambit Energy Holdings | 2,337 | 17.33¢ |
| Major Energy Electric Services | 2,209 | 15.06¢ |
| First Point Power | 1,657 | 11.96¢ |
| North American Power and Gas | 1,622 | 16.40¢ |
| Town Square Energy | 1,516 | 18.33¢ |
| Clearview Electric | 508 | 20.30¢ |
| Titan Gas | 222 | 11.13¢ |
| Great American Gas & Electric | 2 | 22.26¢ |
| Constellation NewEnergy | 0 | — |
| NextEra Energy Services | 0 | — |
| Champion Energy Services | 0 | — |
| MP2 Energy | 0 | — |
| Messer Energy Services | 0 | — |
| Calpine Power America | 0 | — |
| Calpine Energy Solutions | 0 | — |
| Direct Energy Business | 0 | — |
| ENGIE Resources | 0 | — |
| American PowerNet | 0 | — |
| Texas Retail Energy | 0 | — |
| Freedom Energy | 0 | — |
| New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corp. | 0 | — |
| SmartestEnergy US | 0 | — |
| BP Energy Retail | 0 | — |
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
Maine vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $2.72/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $4.25/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 9.1¢ vs. 15¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Portland) | 1,319 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 6 hr 3 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 22.27¢ |
| Industrial rate | 15.83¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Maine
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $48.34 | $242 | +$93 |
| Central air conditioner | $169 | $843 | +$326 |
| Refrigerator | $12.21 | $147 | +$57 |
| Electric car | $109 | $1,307 | +$505 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $20.10 | $241 | +$93 |
| Electric water heater | $110 | $1,319 | +$509 |
| Hot tub | $73.27 | $879 | +$340 |
| TV | $3.65 | $44 | +$17 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $121 | $607 | +$234 |
| Heat pump | $300 | $1,499 | +$579 |
Electricity rates by city in Maine
- Portland
- Lewiston
- Bangor
- West Scarborough
- South Portland
- South Portland Gardens
- Auburn
- Biddeford
- Sanford
- Saco
- Augusta
- Westbrook
- Waterville
- Brunswick
- York Beach
- Wells Beach Station
- Orono
- Lisbon
- North Bath
- Brewer
- Presque Isle
- Old Orchard Beach
- Bath
- Buxton
- Ellsworth
- Caribou
- Winslow
- Old Town
- Waterboro
- South Berwick
- Rockland
- Gorham
- Belfast
- Eliot
- Skowhegan
- Topsham
- Yarmouth
- Gardiner
- Turner
- Lebanon
- New Gloucester
- Poland
- Harpswell Center
- Kennebunk
- Paris
- Houlton
- Jay
- Hermon
- North Windham
- Sabattus
- Raymond
- Hollis Center
- Kittery
- South Sanford
- Millinocket
- Scarborough
- Hampden
- Farmington
- China
- Greene Village
- Rumford
- Vassalboro
- Lisbon Falls
- Warren
- Monmouth
- Orrington
- Sidney
- Arundel
- Camden
- South Eliot
- Limington
- Rockport
- Springvale
- Pittsfield
- Belgrade
- Boothbay
- Lake Arrowhead
- York Harbor
- Calais
- Madawaska
- Holden
- Woolwich
- Bucksport
- Lincoln
- Bristol
- Norway
- Saint George
- Chelsea
- Benton
- Winthrop
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Maine?
The average residential rate in Maine was 29.31¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 63% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 32.41¢, +15.8% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Maine?
About $156 a month. The average Maine home uses 533 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Maine?
Maine ranks 48th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That puts it among the most expensive states.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Maine?
Yes. Customers can buy supply from a competitive provider; the utility only delivers power. The state's official comparison site is maine.gov.
Which electric company is cheapest in Maine?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Van Buren Light & Power Dist has the lowest average rate at 8.94¢/kWh. The highest is Fox Islands Electric Co-op at 42.91¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Maine?
In 2025, the average Maine customer was without power for 6 hr 3 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 2.2 outages. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 12 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.