Electricity rates in Maine

Average residential price, typical bill and appliance running costs in Maine, from official U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Official EIA data · August 2026

Average rate, August 2026

32.11¢

per kWh

vs U.S. average

+76.8%

U.S.: 18.16¢

vs a year ago

+14.1%

was 28.14¢

Rank (1 = priciest)

#2 of 51

50 states + DC

What your kWh cost in Maine

Electricity used

kWh

Monthly kWh from your bill. 863 kWh is the 2024 U.S. household average.

Electricity rate

EIA average residential price, August 2026. Your bill shows your exact rate.

Energy cost

$176.61

550 kWh × 32.11¢ (Maine average)

Per kWh: $0.3211
Per 100 kWh: $32.11
Per 1,000 kWh: $321.10

Average electric bill in Maine

2024 (EIA)	Maine	U.S.
Monthly use	550 kWh	863 kWh
Average price	24.29¢	16.48¢
Monthly bill	$133.60	$142.26
Residential customers	742,549	143,144,185

At the August 2026 rate, the average Maine household's 550 kWh would cost about $176.61 a month.

What appliances cost to run in Maine

Yearly cost at 32.11¢/kWh. Where marked, the kWh are the average for homes with that appliance in the New England region (EIA RECS 2020); the rest use the example settings on each appliance's page.

Appliance	kWh per year	Cost per year
Space heater	4,320	$1,387.15
Electric car *	2,605	$836.47
Electric water heater *	2,124	$682.02
Window air conditioner	2,095	$672.56
Pool pump *	1,883	$604.63
Hot tub *	1,625	$521.79
Central air conditioner *	1,136	$364.77
Dehumidifier *	757	$243.07
Electric clothes dryer *	641	$205.83
Refrigerator *	547	$175.64
Light bulbs *	511	$164.08
Chest or upright freezer *	452	$145.14
Electric oven *	290	$93.12
TV *	177	$56.83
Microwave *	104	$33.39
Ceiling fan *	103	$33.07

* Regional average from the EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Where Maine ranks

Maine is #2 of 51 by average residential rate in August 2026 (1 = most expensive). It is highlighted on the map.

¢ per kWh 12.7–14.4 14.4–15.9 15.9–17.2 17.2–24.5 24.5–47.2

Rate history

Period	Maine	U.S.
August 2026	32.11¢	18.16¢
August 2025	28.14¢	17.57¢
Year to date through August 2026	30.23¢	18.19¢
Same period a year earlier	27.47¢	17.03¢
2024 annual average	24.29¢	16.48¢

Nearby states (New England)

State	Rate (August 2026)	Avg. bill (2024)
Connecticut	24.51¢	$199.66
Massachusetts	30.48¢	$167.20
New Hampshire	27.64¢	$144.87
Rhode Island	28.18¢	$162.40
Vermont	23.84¢	$125.66

See electricity rates in all 50 states.

Quick answers

What is the average electricity rate in Maine?

The average residential price in Maine was 32.11¢ per kWh in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is +76.8% versus the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #2 of 51 (1 = most expensive).

What is the average electric bill in Maine?

In 2024, the average Maine household used 550 kWh a month and paid $133.60 a month (EIA). At the August 2026 rate, the same usage would cost about $176.61.

Are electricity prices going up in Maine?

The August 2026 average of 32.11¢/kWh compares with 28.14¢ a year earlier (+14.1%). For the year to date through August 2026, the average was 30.23¢, +10.0% versus the same period last year. Prices also change with the season, so compare the same month year over year.

Why is my rate different from the Maine average?

The EIA average is total residential revenue divided by kWh sold in the state. Your rate depends on your utility, your plan (fixed, variable or time-of-use) and fixed monthly charges, which weigh more per kWh in low-usage months.

Sources

Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Rates refreshed automatically when EIA publishes a new month.

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These are estimates. State rates are EIA averages (total residential revenue ÷ kWh sold), so they include fixed monthly charges spread across usage; your own price per kWh, time-of-use rates and taxes can differ. Real appliance use depends on the model, settings, climate and habits.