Electricity Price per kWh in Maine

This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for Maine, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.

Current average rate
27.24 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost
$272.40
Data period
February 2026
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Key metrics

MetricValue
Current average rate27.24 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost$272.40
Data periodFebruary 2026

How Maine compares nationally

Maine rate
27.24 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
17.57 ¢/kWh
Difference
+55.0%
Category
much higher than national average

Maine is above the U.S. average by 9.67¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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