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Electricity Rate in Maine (2026): 29.59c/kWh Average

The EIA residential electricity price in Maine is 29.59 cents per kWh as of June 2026, 11.25c above the US average of 18.34c/kWh. The Maine commercial rate is 22.24c/kWh and the industrial rate is 14.21c/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A).

Residential Rate
29.59¢
per kWh
vs US Avg
+61%
11.25c above
Avg Monthly Bill
$147
527 kWh
Provider Choice
Yes
Can switch suppliers

Maine Electricity Rate: What You Need to Know

Maine electricity averages 29.59 cents per kWh for residential customers as of June 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 11.25c above the US average of 18.34c/kWh. The average monthly bill for Maine households is $147 based on typical usage of 527 kWh.

Maine has among the highest electricity rates in the country at 29.59c/kWh (June 2026), about 1.6 times the US average. Your bill has two parts: delivery (the regulated wires charge from Central Maine Power or Versant Power, depending on where you live) and supply. Most Mainers buy supply through the "Standard Offer" - a default rate the Maine PUC sets each year through a competitive bidding process - but customers are free to choose a competitive electricity provider instead. The 2026 Standard Offer rose sharply: the residential supply rate for CMP customers climbed from 10.61c to 12.72c per kWh, adding roughly $11 to the typical monthly bill, driven by higher wholesale natural gas prices that set New England's power costs. Maine's relatively low average usage of 527 kWh per month partly offsets the high per-kWh price.

Generation mix: Natural gas 50%, renewables 35%, hydro 15%. The fuel mix is a primary driver of electricity rates - states with abundant hydro or nuclear tend to have lower rates, while states dependent on imported petroleum (Hawaii) or natural gas pay more.

Year-over-year change: Maine rates rose 5.2% year-over-year as of June 2026. This compares to the US average increase of 5% over the same period.

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Your Maine Electricity Bill Components

Energy charge (527 kWh x 29.59c)$155.94
Fixed customer charge (estimated)~$10.00
Estimated monthly total$165.94
Maine Rate by Sector - June 2026
Residential (US 18.34c)29.59c
Commercial (US 14.19c)22.24c
Industrial (US 9.17c)14.21c
Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Dominant Utility
Central Maine Power / Versant
Adjacent States
New Hampshire27.01c
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Electric Utilities in Maine: 36 Listed (2024 EIA-861)

EIA's Form 861 census records 36 entities with 2024 retail electricity sales in Maine: 5 distribution utilities filing the full form, 4 small utilities filing the short form (EIA-861S), and 27 competitive energy-only suppliers. By ownership: 27 retail power marketer, 5 municipal, 2 investor owned, 2 cooperative. The state-wide average realised residential price in 2024 was 24.29 cents per kWh across 741,957 residential customers and 4,901,492 MWh of sales; EIA's latest monthly figure is 29.59c (June 2026). The largest utility by residential accounts served (bundled plus delivery-only) is Central Maine Power Co with 577,955 (23.43c per kWh, 78.8% of state residential sales by MWh). 5 of the 5 distribution utilities have a detail page; the rest are listed here only.

Distribution utilities (5), ranked by residential accounts served (bundled + delivery-only), 2024; residential price = bundled service where offered
#UtilityOwnershipRes. accountsResidentialCommercialCounties
1Central Maine Power CoInvestor Owned577,95523.43c21.08c14
2Versant PowerInvestor Owned137,90628.08c19.99c6
3Eastern Maine Electric CoopCooperative10,80317.06c15.59c3
4Houlton Water CompanyMunicipal3,90711.95c12.05c1
5Town of Madison (ME)Municipal2,41315.16c21.32c1
Competitive energy-only suppliers (27): energy charge only, delivery billed by the local utility
SupplierTypeRes. customers (energy-only)Energy-only res.Energy-only com.
Electricity Maine, LLCRetail Power Marketer17,74916.77c14.90c
SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC13 statesRetail Power Marketer17,53916.57cn/a
XOOM Energy Maine, LLCRetail Power Marketer5,37013.30c12.12c
C. N. Brown Electricity, LLCRetail Power Marketer4,84312.64c12.85c
Major Energy Electric Services8 statesRetail Power Marketer3,97214.52c13.13c
Energywell LLC13 statesRetail Power Marketer3,55313.01c12.86c
FairPoint Energy LLC2 statesRetail Power Marketer3,42420.70c11.93c
Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC12 statesRetail Power Marketer3,04415.65c15.56c
First Point Power, LLC8 statesRetail Power Marketer2,99510.91c10.52c
North American Power and Gas, LLC9 statesRetail Power Marketer2,19515.15c17.42c
Town Square Energy5 statesRetail Power Marketer1,68014.75c15.25c
Clearview Electric Inc.12 statesRetail Power Marketer64223.80c35.00c
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc18 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a9.83c
NextEra Energy Services, LLC13 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a7.60c
ENGIE Resources LLC14 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a9.77c
MP2 Energy LLC15 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a11.29c
Direct Energy Business17 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a8.68c
Champion Energy Services14 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a9.54c
Algonquin Energy ServicesRetail Power Marketer0n/a12.97c
BP Energy Retail LLC16 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a9.09c
Texas Retail Energy, LLC12 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a9.30c
Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC18 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a8.52c
New Brunswick Power Generation Corp.Retail Power Marketer0n/a9.06c
Freedom Energy2 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/an/a
American PowerNet6 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/an/a
Messer Energy Services, Inc.6 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/an/a
Calpine Power America LLC3 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/an/a
Small utilities filing the EIA-861S short form (4): totals across all sectors, no residential split+
UtilityOwnershipCustomers (all)Avg price (all)Counties
Kennebunk Light & Power DistMunicipal7,62412.36c1
Fox Islands Electric Coop, IncCooperative2,12638.08c1
Van Buren Light & Power DistMunicipal1,37110.71c1
Matinicus Plantation Elec CoMunicipal13453.49c1
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Source and method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 Annual, 2024 final data (public domain), retrieved 28 August 2026; prices are average realised revenue per kWh, not tariffs. Final 2024 file f8612024.zip (released 3 December 2025) from the EIA-861 detailed data files. Preliminary 2025 figures come from the early-release file f8612025er.zip (4 August 2026), which EIA has not yet validated; they are labelled as such wherever shown and never mixed into a final figure.

Maine Electricity: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the electricity rate in Maine in 2026?+
The average residential electricity rate in Maine is 29.59 cents per kWh as of June 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 11.25c above the US average of 18.34c/kWh (+61%). The average monthly electricity bill in Maine is approximately $147 based on 527 kWh typical monthly usage.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Maine?+
The average commercial electricity rate in Maine is 22.24 cents per kWh as of June 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A). That compares with the US commercial average of 14.19c/kWh. Commercial rates apply to businesses, offices, schools, and retail. They are usually lower per kWh than residential rates, but a commercial bill can still be much larger because of higher volume and demand charges.
What is the industrial electricity rate in Maine?+
The average industrial electricity rate in Maine is 14.21 cents per kWh as of June 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A), versus a US industrial average of 9.17c/kWh. Industrial customers such as factories, manufacturers, and large facilities pay the lowest per-kWh price of the three EIA sectors because they buy power at high volume, often at higher voltage, under demand-based rate structures.
Can I switch electricity providers in Maine?+
Yes - Maine is a deregulated state. CMP and Versant default; competitive supply available via Maine PUC The local utility (Central Maine Power / Versant) still delivers the electricity; only the generation/supply charge is competitive.
What is the average monthly electricity bill in Maine?+
The average Maine household uses approximately 527 kWh per month. At 29.59c/kWh plus approximately $10 in fixed charges, the average monthly bill is $147. This varies by season (higher in summer for cooling-dominant states like Florida, higher in winter for heating-dominant states).
What is the primary electricity source in Maine?+
Maine's generation mix is primarily Natural gas 50%, renewables 35%, hydro 15%. This fuel mix is a key factor in the state's electricity rate - states relying on hydro or nuclear typically have lower rates, while states heavily dependent on natural gas or petroleum (like Hawaii) face higher costs.
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