Electricity Cost in Maine
The average residential electricity rate in Maine is 28.32¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $255 per month or $3059 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
28.32 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$254.88
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$3058.56
vs national (monthly)
+$83.52
National avg: 19.04¢/kWh
How Maine Compares
State rate
28.32 ¢/kWh
National average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
+48.7%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Maine costs 49% more than the national average.
- Maine ranks #8 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Maine is among the top 10 most expensive in the U.S.
- Maine appears stable based on recent electricity price changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Maine?
- The average residential electricity rate in Maine is 28.32 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $254.88.
- Is electricity in Maine cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Maine costs about $83.52 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Maine?
- At the average rate of 28.32¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $254.88 per month, or about $3058.56 per year.