Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Maine?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Maine is 28.32¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 25.06¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 15.20¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Maine?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Maine is about $189 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 669 kWh at a residential rate of 28.32¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Maine?

Accepted Answer

At 28.32¢ per kWh, Maine's residential electricity rate is 50.4% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 44th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Maine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Maine has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.