Fox Islands Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Maine
Fox Islands Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 2,151 homes in Maine. Its residential customers pay an average of 42.91¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 139% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Fox Islands Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $214.55 | $72.02 |
| 1,000 kWh | $429.10 | $107.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $643.65 | $143.18 |
| 2,000 kWh | $858.20 | $178.76 |
*Residential Peak Period Service (effective 2010-11-07, $40.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Fox Islands Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Peak Period Service | 2010-11-07 | $40.00 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 7.12¢ after |
| Residential Service | 2010-11-07 | $15.00 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 12.91¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Fox Islands Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +41% change in the average residential rate (28.91¢ → 40.66¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Fox Islands Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Fox Islands Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 13 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | 799 | 75 | 16,222 | 2025-12-26 |
Fox Islands Electric Co-op service area
Fox Islands Electric Co-op serves Knox County in Maine and 4 ZIP codes.
Knox
Cities: Vinalhaven
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Fox Islands Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,454,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 10,953 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 8780 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fox Islands Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Fox Islands Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 42.91¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 46% above the Maine average of 29.31¢ and 139% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Fox Islands Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $182 a month. The average Fox Islands Electric Co-op home uses 424 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $429.
How many customers does Fox Islands Electric Co-op have?
Fox Islands Electric Co-op serves 2,151 residential customers in Maine, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Fox Islands Electric Co-op before making decisions.