Household Electricity Usage in Maine
A typical home in Maine uses about 790 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 28.63 ¢/kWh, that's about $226.18 a month.
Maine modeled monthly usage
790 kWh
Maine modeled annual usage
9,480 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
Maine average rate
28.63 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$226.18
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Maine modeled monthly usage | 790 kWh |
| Maine modeled annual usage | 9,480 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| Maine average rate | 28.63 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $226.18 |
Does a Maine home use more electricity than average?
Maine monthly usage
790 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
Maine rate
28.63 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
18.44 ¢/kWh
A typical home in Maine uses about 790 kWh a month, about 12.1% below the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 28.63 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $226.18 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in Maine
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $143.15 | $1717.80 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $286.30 | $3435.60 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $429.45 | $5153.40 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $572.60 | $6871.20 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
Connected electricity tools
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average monthly electricity usage in Maine?
- A typical Maine household uses about 790 kWh of electricity per month. At the state's average rate of 28.63 ¢/kWh, that works out to roughly $226.18 a month.
- How many kWh does the average Maine home use per year?
- The average Maine home uses roughly 9,480 kWh of electricity per year, based on modeled monthly usage of about 790 kWh.
- Does the average home in Maine use more electricity than the U.S. average?
- A typical Maine home uses about 109 kWh less per month than the U.S. benchmark of 899 kWh (790 kWh vs 899 kWh).
See your exact bill in Maine
Set your own usage to match your home — fees included. Then compare the retail plans available in Maine.
Know when Maine rates change
Maine rates move with each monthly EIA update. Get an email when electricity costs in Maine gets cheaper — or more expensive.
Maine appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Maine at 28.63 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Maine at 28.63 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Maine at 28.63 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Maine at 28.63 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Maine at 28.63 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Maine at 28.63 ¢/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
- 750 kWh cost in Maine — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 900 kWh in Maine — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 600 kWh cost 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: 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.