How much does electricity cost in Maine?

Homes in Maine paid an average of 32.41¢/kWh per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, compared with the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.

What is the price of gas in Maine?

EIA does not publish a weekly Maine average. The New England (PADD 1A) average was $4.25/gal the week of 10/19/2026.

Where does Maine's electricity come from?

In 2023, 65.1% of the electricity generated in Maine came from carbon-free sources (nuclear and renewables), and 65.1% from renewables alone.

Maine Energy

Gas prices, electricity rates, utilities, power plants, heating costs and EV charging in Maine, from EIA, EPA and the Department of Energy.

Regular gas, region: $4.25/gal; Week of 10/19/2026
Home electricity: 32.41¢/kWh; July 2026
Average electric bill: $148/mo; 2025
EV charging stations: 665; 1,663 ports

Prices

Gas prices$4.25/gal (New England, PADD 1A)
Electricity rates32.41¢/kWh
Heating oil$6.03/gal week of 10/19/2026
Propane$3.71/gal week of 10/19/2026
Natural gas$40.85/Mcf July 2026

Power plants

6.2 GW of operating capacity

All plants

Natural gas1.6 GW 25.6%
Wind1.2 GW 19.7%
Solar960 MW 15.6%
Petroleum883 MW 14.3%
Hydroelectric705 MW 11.4%
Biomass559 MW 9.1%
Battery storage239 MW 3.9%
Other22.0 MW 0.4%

Generated 12.5 TWh in 2023 with 65.1% from carbon-free sources. CO2 rate 312 lb/MWh. Solar, wind and batteries

Largest electric utilities

By customers, 2025

All 15

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Utility	Customers	Home price
Central Maine Power CoInvestor Owned	664,975	27.41¢/kWh
Versant PowerInvestor Owned	165,411	30.15¢/kWh
Eastern Maine Electric CoopCooperative	13,231	19.36¢/kWh
Kennebunk Light & Power DistMunicipal	7,597	13.46¢/kWh
Houlton Water CompanyMunicipal	5,498	14.16¢/kWh
Town of Madison - (ME)Municipal	2,693	15.01¢/kWh
Fox Islands Electric Coop, IncCooperative	2,151	Not reported
EverBright, LLCBehind the Meter	1,670	24.59¢/kWh
Van Buren Light & Power DistMunicipal	1,369	Not reported
Ahana Renewables, LLCBehind the Meter	883	17.08¢/kWh

EV charging by city

14 alternative fuel stations too

All cities

Energy by county

Utilities, power plants and charging stations in each county

Frequently asked questions

How much does electricity cost in Maine?: Homes in Maine paid an average of 32.41¢/kWh per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, compared with the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
What is the price of gas in Maine?: EIA does not publish a weekly Maine average. The New England (PADD 1A) average was $4.25/gal the week of 10/19/2026.
Where does Maine's electricity come from?: In 2023, 65.1% of the electricity generated in Maine came from carbon-free sources (nuclear and renewables), and 65.1% from renewables alone.

Data sources

EIA Open DataU.S. Energy Information Administration
Form EIA-861M Monthly Electric Power Industry ReportU.S. Energy Information Administration
Form EIA-861 Annual Electric Power Industry ReportU.S. Energy Information Administration
Form EIA-860M Monthly Electric Generator InventoryU.S. Energy Information Administration
Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Heating Oil and Propane Update; Natural Gas PricesU.S. Energy Information Administration
Alternative Fuels Data CenterU.S. Department of Energy, National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly NREL)

Data as of 10/19/2026

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