Van Buren Light & Power Dist electricity rates
Municipal utility · Maine
Van Buren Light & Power Dist is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,369 homes in Maine. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.94¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 50% less 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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Van Buren Light & Power Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $44.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $89.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $134.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $178.80 |
Van Buren Light & Power Dist rate history
2015–2025: -25% change in the average residential rate (11.29¢ → 8.47¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Van Buren Light & Power Dist 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 Van Buren Light & Power Dist's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroostook | 259 | 54 | 14,335 | 2025-12-20 |
Van Buren Light & Power Dist service area
Van Buren Light & Power Dist serves Aroostook County in Maine and 34 ZIP codes.
Aroostook
Cities: Presque Isle, Caribou, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Van Buren, Fort Fairfield, Easton, Limestone, Frenchville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Van Buren Light & Power Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,331,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 15,721 MWh |
| Balancing authority | NBSO |
| EIA utility ID | 19702 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Van Buren Light & Power Dist's electricity rate?
Van Buren Light & Power Dist residential customers pay an average of 8.94¢ 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 69% below the Maine average of 29.31¢ and 50% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Van Buren Light & Power Dist electric bill?
About $86 a month. The average Van Buren Light & Power Dist home uses 957 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $89.
How many customers does Van Buren Light & Power Dist have?
Van Buren Light & Power Dist serves 1,369 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 Van Buren Light & Power Dist before making decisions.