What Does It Cost to Run a Space Heater in Maine?
Running a space heater in Maine costs about $58.34 a month — $709.78 a year — at the state's average rate of 32.41 ¢/kWh. That's roughly $308.79 a year more than a household paying the national average pays for the exact same space heater. The estimate assumes a typical 1,500-watt space heater running 4 hours/day, at the all-in average rate (delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees already included; locally billed taxes vary by area).
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average wattage assumption | 1,500 W |
| Typical usage assumption | 4 hours/day |
| Estimated monthly electricity use | 180.0 kWh |
| Estimated monthly cost | $58.34 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $709.78 |
Space Heater cost vs U.S. average
At the state average rate, a space heater in Maine costs $25.38 more a month than it would at the U.S. average rate.
How much electricity does a space heater use?
A space heater draws roughly 750-1,500 W; we use 1,500 watts running 4 hours/day. That comes to 6.00 kWh a day — 180.0 kWh a month, or 2190.0 kWh over a year — using kWh = watts × hours ÷ 1000. For the wattage range, amps, and how that math works, see how many watts a space heater uses.
Most space heaters draw close to their rated wattage when actively heating, which makes them one of the more expensive household appliances to run. Maine prices that energy at 32.41 ¢/kWh, against a 18.31 ¢/kWh national average.
Space Heater operating cost estimate in Maine
| Time period | Energy use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | 1.50 kWh | $0.49 |
| Per day | 6.00 kWh | $1.94 |
| Per month | 180.0 kWh | $58.34 |
| Per year | 2190.0 kWh | $709.78 |
These figures use the all-in average rate. Your actual bill can run higher when separately billed taxes, seasonal pricing, and fixed monthly fees apply.
What changes the cost the most?
Two things move this number: your state's rate, which you can't change, and how hard the appliance works, which you often can. For a space heater, that mostly comes down to thermostat cycling, room insulation, outdoor temperature.
Using yours more lightly or heavily than our assumption? The state calculator and usage-cost pages below model your exact scenario at the same rate.
For calculator-style comparisons, use the Space Heater calculator in Maine to compare light, typical, and heavy usage profiles.
Comparison entry points
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a space heater in Maine?
At 4 hours/day and the state average rate of 32.41 ¢/kWh, you'd pay about $58.34 a month.
Does this estimate include delivery fees and taxes?
Yes — the all-in average rate already includes delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees; locally billed taxes vary by area.
Where else can I compare this appliance?
See the appliance comparison guide, or the Maine bill estimator for whole-household profiles.
State cost and bill pathways for Maine
- Average power price in Maine — What a kWh of electricity costs in Maine
- Maine electricity rates — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Maine — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Maine average electric bill — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Maine — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
- Maine data profile — Machine-readable state profile and metrics
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Maine — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Maine — State electricity inflation analysis
- Maine electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 137 kWh cost in Maine — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 114 kWh in Maine — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 250 kWh cost in Maine — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Custom usage calculator for Maine — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Maine — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Maine — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Maine — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Maine — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Maine — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Maine — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Maine
- Compare Maine with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- Maine vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Maine vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Maine electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Maine electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Average electric bill in Maine — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Maine electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Maine — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: July 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.