Electricity rates in Richmond, ME
Richmond (1,760 people, Sagadahoc 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 Richmond
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 28.81¢ | $155 | 538K | 318 |
Power outages in Sagadahoc County right now
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Outage history in Sagadahoc County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,684 | 772 |
| Days with outages | 92 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,771 (63.5%) | 9,221 (37.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-24 | 2025-12-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,684 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wiscasset 28.8¢
- Pittston 28.8¢
- Gardiner 28.8¢
- Randolph 28.8¢
- Whitefield 28.8¢
- North Bath 28.8¢
- Farmingdale 28.8¢
- Woolwich 28.8¢
- Chelsea 28.8¢
- Edgecomb 28.8¢
ZIP codes: 04357
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richmond?
Most homes in Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond, ME?
Central Maine Power Co. serves Richmond.
How often does the power go out in Richmond?
In 2025, customers in Sagadahoc County averaged 12 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-24, when 9,221 customers (37.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.