Maine Electricity Rates & Average Bill
Residential price per kWh, average monthly bill, trend, and the utilities behind the numbers — June 2026 EIA data.
The average residential electric bill in Maine is $131.41/month at 29.59¢/kWh — the 37th highest of 51 tracked.
Where Maine rates are heading
Residential price per kWh, last 12 months and the 5-year view.
Average bill, month by month
Last 24 months of residential bills (revenue ÷ customers).
| Month | Avg bill | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $131.41 | 29.59¢/kWh |
| May 2026 | $144.26 | 28.63¢/kWh |
| April 2026 | $161.91 | 28.42¢/kWh |
| March 2026 | $189.35 | 28.32¢/kWh |
| February 2026 | $204.16 | 32.17¢/kWh |
| January 2026 | $181.28 | 30.73¢/kWh |
| December 2025 | $159.88 | 30.39¢/kWh |
| November 2025 | $146.87 | 27.85¢/kWh |
| October 2025 | $124.50 | 26.63¢/kWh |
| September 2025 | $131.05 | 27.98¢/kWh |
| August 2025 | $154.72 | 28.25¢/kWh |
| July 2025 | $142.11 | 27.98¢/kWh |
| June 2025 | $122.90 | 28.14¢/kWh |
| May 2025 | $130.18 | 27.91¢/kWh |
| April 2025 | $148.86 | 28.11¢/kWh |
| March 2025 | $176.89 | 28.26¢/kWh |
| February 2025 | $175.29 | 26.25¢/kWh |
| January 2025 | $160.33 | 26.13¢/kWh |
| December 2024 | $141.11 | 26.21¢/kWh |
| November 2024 | $126.01 | 25.17¢/kWh |
| October 2024 | $119.63 | 25.78¢/kWh |
| September 2024 | $137.75 | 26.26¢/kWh |
| August 2024 | $137.01 | 23.77¢/kWh |
| July 2024 | $126.37 | 23.15¢/kWh |
Largest utilities in Maine
Biggest residential customer bases (EIA-861), with their annual average bill next to the state's latest month.
| Utility | Res. customers | Avg bill | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power Co | 577,955 | $124.59/mo | 22.37¢/kWh |
| Versant Power | 137,906 | $138.28/mo | 27.5¢/kWh |
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 10,803 | $85.86/mo | 17.06¢/kWh |
| Kennebunk Light & Power Dist | 6,134 | $96.99/mo | 14.14¢/kWh |
Utility figures are 2024 annual averages (EIA-861) — not directly comparable to the state's monthly figure.
Estimate your bill in Maine
Your usage × the latest average rate. Fixed charges, demand charges, and utility-specific rates vary — this is the benchmark, not an invoice.
How Maine compares next door
Neighboring states, latest average residential bill.
| State | Avg bill | vs Maine |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire · side-by-side | $165.95/mo | +$34.54 vs Maine |
Common questions
Answered from the data on this page.
What is the average electric bill in Maine?
The average residential electric bill in Maine was $131.41 per month as of June 2026, based on EIA retail-sales data — about $1,576.90 per year.
How much does electricity cost per kWh in Maine?
Residential electricity in Maine averaged 29.59¢ per kWh as of June 2026 (EIA). Rates vary by utility and season; this is the state residential average.
Why is my electric bill so high in Maine?
Bills are usage × rate. Average residential usage in Maine runs about 444 kWh per month; at the state average of 29.59¢/kWh that is roughly $131.41 before fixed fees and taxes. Heating or cooling months push usage — and bills — above that average.
Data: EIA residential retail-sales series (Forms EIA-826/861/861M), through June 2026; utility table: EIA-861 2024 annual. Averages are computed values — see methodology. Rates change by utility, plan, and season.