Electricity rates in Porter, ME
Porter (1,495 people, Oxford 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 Porter
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 28.81¢ | $155 | 538K | 318 |
Power outages in Oxford County right now
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Outage history in Oxford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,134 | 450 |
| Days with outages | 104 | 97 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,282 (66.2%) | 6,434 (16.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-05 | 2025-10-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,134 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Parsonsfield 28.8¢
- Cornish 28.8¢
- Hiram 28.8¢
- Brownfield 28.8¢
- Limerick 28.8¢
- Newfield 28.8¢
- Limington 28.8¢
- Lake Arrowhead 28.8¢
- Denmark 28.8¢
- Steep Falls 28.8¢
ZIP codes: 04068
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Porter?
Most homes in Porter 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 Porter?
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 Porter, ME?
Central Maine Power Co. serves Porter.
How often does the power go out in Porter?
In 2025, customers in Oxford County averaged 7 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 97 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-07, when 6,434 customers (16.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.