Electricity rates in Palmyra, ME
Palmyra (2,031 people, Somerset County) is served by Central Maine Power Co.. Homes on Central Maine Power Co. pay about 28.81¢/kWh, 2% less than the Maine average.
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Electric companies serving Palmyra
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 28.81¢ | $155 | 538K | 318 |
Power outages in Somerset County right now
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Outage history in Somerset County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,468 | 519 |
| Days with outages | 113 | 95 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,427 (73.9%) | 4,245 (21.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-29 | 2025-08-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,468 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Newport 28.8¢
- Pittsfield 28.8¢
- Saint Albans 28.8¢
- Corinna 28.8¢
- Plymouth 28.8¢
- Stetson 28.8¢
- Burnham 28.8¢
- Canaan 28.8¢
- Etna 28.8¢
- Dexter 28.8¢
ZIP codes: 04965
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Palmyra?
Most homes in Palmyra get power from Central Maine Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 28.81¢/kWh including all charges. The Maine average is 29.31¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Palmyra?
About $155 a month, based on 538 kWh a month (the average for Central Maine Power Co. customers) at 28.81¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Palmyra, ME?
Central Maine Power Co. serves Palmyra.
How often does the power go out in Palmyra?
In 2025, customers in Somerset County averaged 8 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 95 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-19, when 4,245 customers (21.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.