Electricity rates in Maine
See the latest average electricity prices in Maine and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.32
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.32
per kWh
Commercial
$0.22
per kWh
Industrial
$0.14
per kWh
vs US average
+77%
more expensive
Price rank
#3
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$287
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Maine compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Maine
Estimated energy cost at Maine's average residential rate of $0.32/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $178.26 | $2,139.06/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $226.87 | $2,722.44/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $291.69 | $3,500.28/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $372.72 | $4,472.58/yr |
Maine electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Maine's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$204.46
600 kWh · ≈ $6.72/day
Per day
$6.72
Per year
$2,453.52
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy95%
- Fixed charge5%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Maine: common questions
Maine's average residential electricity price is $0.32 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 77% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #3 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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