Household Electricity Usage in Maine
A typical home in Maine uses about 810 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 28.42 ¢/kWh, that's about $230.20 a month.
Maine modeled monthly usage
810 kWh
Maine modeled annual usage
9,720 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
Maine average rate
28.42 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$230.20
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Maine modeled monthly usage | 810 kWh |
| Maine modeled annual usage | 9,720 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| Maine average rate | 28.42 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $230.20 |
Maine usage vs U.S. household benchmark
Maine monthly usage
810 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
Maine rate
28.42 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
19.32 ¢/kWh
A typical home in Maine uses about 810 kWh a month, about 9.9% below the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 28.42 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $230.20 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in Maine
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $142.10 | $1705.20 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $284.20 | $3410.40 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $426.30 | $5115.60 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $568.40 | $6820.80 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
Connected electricity tools
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Maine appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Maine at 28.42 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Maine at 28.42 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Maine at 28.42 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Maine at 28.42 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Maine at 28.42 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Maine at 28.42 ¢/kWh.
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 monthly electricity bill estimate — 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
- 900 kWh cost in Maine — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 1,000 kWh cost in Maine — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 600 kWh 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
- 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: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA average all-in residential rate (delivery included); they don't add separately billed taxes, fixed charges, or other utility fees, which vary by utility. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.