Average electric bill in Maine
The average home in Maine paid $147.67 a month for electricity in 2025: 533 kWh a month at 27.69¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $3.01 less than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 25 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in Maine was 32.11¢ per kWh, 3.97¢ higher than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $147.67
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 533 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 32.11¢
- per kWh · +14.1% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 25 of 51
- price rank 6, use rank 49
Maine electricity prices now
| Period | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32.11¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 28.14¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 30.23¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 27.69¢ | 17.23¢ |
What the average Maine home's electricity costs today
The bill for 533 kWh (the Maine average) in a 30-day November 2026 billing month, on the main residential rate plan of each utility, at the rates in effect on November 2, 2026. Taxes and city fees are not included.
| Utility | Rate plan | Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power | AResidential Service | $152.93 |
| Versant Power | AResidential Service (Bangor Hydro District and Maine Public District) | $172.65 |
Average bill by utility in Maine
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 7 of 7 companies by number of homes.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power CoInvestor Owned | 537,632 | 538 | 27.41¢ | $147.32 |
| Versant PowerInvestor Owned | 131,540 | 496 | 30.15¢ | $149.54 |
| Eastern Maine Electric CoopCooperative | 10,808 | 520 | 19.36¢ | $100.74 |
| Kennebunk Light & Power DistMunicipal | 6,723 | 764 | 13.46¢ | $102.75 |
| Houlton Water CompanyMunicipal | 3,907 | 772 | 14.16¢ | $109.33 |
| Town of Madison - (ME)Municipal | 2,447 | 710 | 15.01¢ | $106.49 |
| Adjustment 2025, estimated by EIA | 408 | 3,707 | 24.20¢ | $897.00 |
kWh by month in Maine
The average kWh of a Maine home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in July (683 kWh) and the least in September (504 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 657 | |
| February | 599 | |
| March | 590 | |
| April | 539 | |
| May | 520 | |
| June | 550 | |
| July | 683 | |
| August | 634 | |
| September | 504 | |
| October | 520 | |
| November | 574 | |
| December | 676 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Open the calculator of your utility for the exact bill with the official tariff: see electric rates in Maine. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in Maine?
$147.67 a month in 2025, for 533 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in Maine?
32.11¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (28.14¢ in August 2025), and 30.23¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in Maine?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in Maine used the most electricity in July (683 kWh on average) and the least in September (504 kWh).
What does the average Maine home's electricity cost at each utility?
For 533 kWh in a November 2026 billing month, from $152.93 (Central Maine Power) to $172.65 (Versant Power) on the utilities on this site, before taxes.