Electricity rates in Madawaska, ME
Madawaska (2,967 people, Aroostook County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Versant Power pay about 32.72¢/kWh, 12% more than the Maine average.
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Electric companies serving Madawaska
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versant Power | Investor-owned utility | 32.72¢ | $162 | 132K | 500 |
| Eastern Maine Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 21.67¢ | $113 | 11K | 991 |
| Houlton Water Company | Municipal utility | 15.51¢ | $120 | 3,907 | — |
| Van Buren Light & Power Dist | Municipal utility | 8.94¢ | $86 | 1,369 | — |
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
- Frenchville 32.7¢
- Fort Kent 32.7¢
- Van Buren 32.7¢
- Caribou 32.7¢
- Limestone 32.7¢
- Fort Fairfield 32.7¢
- Presque Isle 32.7¢
- Easton 32.7¢
- Houlton 21.7¢
- Hodgdon 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 04756
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Madawaska?
Most homes in Madawaska get power from Versant Power, where residential customers pay an average of 32.72¢/kWh including all charges. The Maine average is 29.31¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Madawaska: Eastern Maine Electric Co-op (21.67¢), Houlton Water Company (15.51¢), Van Buren Light & Power Dist (8.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in Madawaska?
About $162 a month, based on 496 kWh a month (the average for Versant Power customers) at 32.72¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Madawaska, ME?
4 utilities serve Madawaska's ZIP codes: Versant Power, Eastern Maine Electric Co-op, Houlton Water Company, Van Buren Light & Power Dist. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Madawaska?
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.