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Electricity Rates in Maine

Homes in Maine paid an average of 32.41¢ per kWh in July 2026, 77% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 49th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 15% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
32.41¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
49th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$172.42
a month, 532 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Maine rate over the last 12 months

26¢29.5¢33¢August 2025: 28.25¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 27.98¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 26.63¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 27.85¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 30.39¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 30.73¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 32.17¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 28.32¢ per kWhApril 2026: 28.42¢ per kWhMay 2026: 28.63¢ per kWhJune 2026: 29.59¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 32.41¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202632.41¢
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Maine average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202528.25¢
September 202527.98¢
October 202526.63¢
November 202527.85¢
December 202530.39¢
January 202630.73¢
February 202632.17¢
March 202628.32¢
April 202628.42¢
May 202628.63¢
June 202629.59¢
July 202632.41¢

The rate went from 28.25¢ in August 2025 to 32.41¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Maine

At 32.41¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Maine.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Maine
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$116.681,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$272.243,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$70.01900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$11.67150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$21.883,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$131.264,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$8.751,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$4.86100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$11.67150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.449 W, 5 h a day

Maine compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Maine
RankStateRate
47thNew York29.90¢
48thMassachusetts30.49¢
49thMaine32.41¢
50thCalifornia33.61¢
51stHawaii48.00¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Maine: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Maine?

32.41¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 77% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 49th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Maine?

About $172.42 a month: the average Maine home uses 532 kWh a month (12-month average), at 32.41¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Maine?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.49 an hour in Maine, or $116.68 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.