32.41¢
per kWh, Jul 2026
[ Maine / ME · Jul 2026 ]
Maine electricity rates: 32.41¢ per kWh, +15.8% in 12 months
0 PENDING RATE CASES · 6 UTILITIES TRACKED
Average residential rate, all charges, from EIA-861M. Compare your utility below.
+16.9%
3 years
+98.0%
5 years
$148
avg bill · 533 kWh/mo
Every utility in Maine
Ranked by residential customers. Utilities with a page have a link; small co-ops and municipals are listed for completeness.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | 1-yr | Customers | Rate case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power Co | 27.41¢ | +17.0% | 584,462 | — |
| Versant Power | 30.15¢ | +7.4% | 137,839 | — |
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 19.36¢ | +13.5% | 10,808 | — |
| Kennebunk Light & Power Dist | 13.46¢ | −4.8% | 6,723 | — |
| Houlton Water Company | 14.16¢ | +18.5% | 3,907 | — |
| Town of Madison | 15.01¢ | −1.0% | 2,447 | — |
Maine vs the US
18.31¢
US average, Jul 2026
+77.0%
ME vs US
+4.9%
US 12-month change
+15.8%
ME 12-month change
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Estimated at the Maine average residential rate (32.41¢/kWh, EIA, all charges included). Your tariff, fees and taxes differ.
Who decides rates in Maine
Investor-owned utilities file rate cases with the Maine Public Utilities Commission. Municipal utilities and co-ops set rates through their own boards and are usually outside the commission's reach.
Sources
- EIA-861M sales and revenue, through Jul 2026 (released 2026-09-24)
- EIA-861 annual, 2025 final (released 2026-10-07)
- Maine Public Utilities Commission dockets for the cases listed