Electricity rates in Houlton, ME
Houlton (5,002 people, Aroostook County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Eastern Maine Electric Co-op pay about 21.67¢/kWh, 26% less than the Maine average.
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Electric companies serving Houlton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 21.67¢ | $113 | 11K | 991 |
| Houlton Water Company | Municipal utility | 15.51¢ | $120 | 3,907 | — |
Power outages in Aroostook County right now
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Outage history in Aroostook County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 686 | 259 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 24,386 (58%) | 14,335 (34.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-12 | 2025-12-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (686 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hodgdon 21.7¢
- Patten 21.7¢
- Easton 32.7¢
- Presque Isle 32.7¢
- Fort Fairfield 32.7¢
- Medway 32.7¢
- East Millinocket 32.7¢
- Caribou 32.7¢
- Millinocket 32.7¢
- Limestone 32.7¢
ZIP codes: 04730
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Houlton?
Most homes in Houlton get power from Eastern Maine Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 21.67¢/kWh including all charges. The Maine average is 29.31¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Houlton: Houlton Water Company (15.51¢).
What is the average electric bill in Houlton?
About $113 a month, based on 520 kWh a month (the average for Eastern Maine Electric Co-op customers) at 21.67¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Houlton, ME?
2 utilities serve Houlton's ZIP codes: Eastern Maine Electric Co-op, Houlton Water Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Houlton?
In 2025, customers in Aroostook County averaged 4 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-20, when 14,335 customers (34.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.