Electricity Cost Calculator for Maine
Estimate your monthly electric bill in Maine using the statewide average residential rate. This page links fixed usage scenarios, bill benchmarks, appliance calculators, and monthly kWh cost pages.
Maine average rate
28.32 ¢/kWh
900 kWh estimate
$283.20
U.S. benchmark rate
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh)
+$111.84
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Maine average rate | 28.32 ¢/kWh |
| 900 kWh estimate | $283.20 |
| U.S. benchmark rate | 19.04 ¢/kWh |
| Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh) | +$111.84 |
Maine monthly bill context
Maine rate
28.32 ¢/kWh
U.S. average rate
19.04 ¢/kWh
900 kWh in Maine
$283.20
Average bill benchmark (900 kWh)
$254.88
Usage scenario calculator outputs
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical usage page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $141.60 | $1699.20 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $283.20 | $3398.40 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $424.80 | $5097.60 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $566.40 | $6796.80 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
Calculator-to-bill interpretation
This calculator page focuses on usage-based scenarios. The average-bill page for Maine keeps usage fixed at 900 kWh to help compare states cleanly, while usage pages let you change the load profile.
Compare electricity options in Maine
Compare retail electricity plans and provider options available in Maine.
Track Maine electricity changes
Get notified about electricity costs rate changes and savings opportunities in Maine.
Maine appliance calculator pages
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Maine at 28.32 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Maine at 28.32 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Maine at 28.32 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Maine at 28.32 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Maine at 28.32 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Maine at 28.32 ¢/kWh.
- Washing Machine calculator — Model washing machine electricity cost in Maine at 28.32 ¢/kWh.
- Dishwasher calculator — Model dishwasher electricity cost in Maine at 28.32 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for Maine
- Average power price in Maine — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- Maine electricity overview — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Maine — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Maine monthly electricity bill estimate — Bill-focused context for household usage
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Maine — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
- 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
- 1,000 kWh cost in Maine — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 500 kWh cost in Maine — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 1,500 kWh in Maine — Usage-tier estimate for 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
- Maine average electricity bill benchmark — 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: March 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.