Electricity Bill Estimator in Maine
Estimate household-profile electricity bills in Maine using fixed monthly kWh assumptions and the statewide residential rate. These pages are for scenario planning and complement the benchmark average-bill and calculator pages.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Maine average rate | 28.63 ¢/kWh |
| Benchmark monthly bill (900 kWh) | $257.67 |
| Benchmark annual bill | $3092.04 |
| U.S. benchmark monthly bill | $165.96 |
Maine benchmark vs U.S. benchmark
Maine's typical residential bill estimate is higher than the U.S. average by $91.71 per month (55.3%).
Household profile scenarios
This state page is the main bill estimator entry for Maine. Linked profile pages are available only where we currently publish them (4 active for this state).
Across the site we currently publish 204 profile scenario pages in 51 states; other combinations are not linked yet.
Profile pages for Maine: Apartment · Small Home · Medium Home · Large Home.
| Profile | Monthly usage | Monthly estimate | Annual estimate | Profile scenario |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 650 kWh | $193.70 | $2324.37 | Apartment scenario page |
| Small Home | 900 kWh | $257.67 | $3092.04 | Small Home scenario page |
| Medium Home | 1,200 kWh | $334.44 | $4013.24 | Medium Home scenario page |
| Large Home | 1,600 kWh | $436.79 | $5241.51 | Large Home scenario page |
Estimates are modeled as two-part bills: Central Maine Power (CMP)'s $27.37 fixed monthly charge plus a per-kWh remainder anchored to the EIA all-in average rate, so the 900 kWh benchmark is matched exactly while lower and higher usage track how bills are actually charged. See what's inside Maine's rate.
Related tools and pages
- Average bill benchmark in Maine (single standard usage baseline).
- Electricity cost calculator in Maine (custom kWh and bill math).
- 1,000 kWh fixed usage cost in Maine (fixed monthly kWh example).
- Appliance operating cost pages in Maine (hourly and monthly appliance examples).
- Energy comparison hub (organized comparison entry points).
- Offers and savings in Maine (shopping and promotions).
- Electricity providers in Maine (who sells power in your area).
Appliances and comparisons
Know when Maine rates change
Maine rates move with each monthly EIA update. Get an email when 900 kWh in Maine gets cheaper — or more expensive.
Frequently asked questions
How does the electricity bill estimator work for Maine?
The estimator multiplies each profile's monthly kWh assumption by the state average residential electricity rate and shows all-in-rate monthly and annual amounts.
Is this the same as the average bill page for Maine?
No. This section covers profile-based scenarios, while the average bill page uses one standard household usage baseline for a quick benchmark.
Where can I compare appliance-specific operating cost estimates?
See the Maine appliance cost pages, like the refrigerator and central AC cost-to-run estimates.
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
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Maine — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Maine — State electricity inflation analysis
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 1,000 kWh cost in Maine — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 750 kWh in Maine — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
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
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
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
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: May 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.