Average electric bill in Maine
A typical Maine home paid about $147.77 a month for electricity in 2025, $1,773.21 for the year, using 534 kWh a month at 27.69 cents per kWh.
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- Typical bill 2025
- $147.77 a month$1,773.21 a year, energy only
- Rank by bill
- 24 of 51-2% on the U.S. typical
- Average use
- 534 kWh a month49 of 51; -39% on the U.S.
- Home price 2025
- 27.69 ¢/kWh6 of 51; +61% on the U.S.
- Costliest month
- Mar $176.93627 kWh at 28.20 ¢
- Cheapest month
- Jun $122.94438 kWh at 28.06 ¢
- Summer to winter swing
- 44%costliest month over cheapest
- Typical bill, Jan to Aug 2026
- $164.04 a month+8.4% on the same months of 2025
- Share of median income
- 2.47%19 of 51; median household income $71,773
- Typical bill 2023 to 2025
- -3.9%$153.78 to $147.77 a month
- Typical business bill 2025
- $631.33 a month20.86 ¢/kWh
- Gap to the lowest bill
- $53.11 a monthlowest is New Mexico at $94.66
Maine charts
Typical monthly bill, Maine
$122.94 in Jun to $176.93 in Mar.
Typical monthly bill, Maine: 12 rows
| Month | 2025 | 2026 to Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 160 | 181 |
| Feb | 175 | 204 |
| Mar | 177 | 189 |
| Apr | 148 | 162 |
| May | 130 | 144 |
| Jun | 123 | 131 |
| Jul | 142 | 143 |
| Aug | 155 | 157 |
| Sep | 131 | No data |
| Oct | 125 | No data |
| Nov | 147 | No data |
| Dec | 160 | No data |
12 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVMaine and the states next to it in rank
$147.77 a month, rank 24 of 51.
Maine, Typical monthly bill, Maine against others, 2025: EIA retail sales.
CSVBill by use level
| Use | Maine a month | Maine a year | U.S. a month | Gap to U.S. in Maine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 kWh, 0.25x the Maine average | $36.00 | $431.96 | $22.40 | +$14 |
| 270 kWh, 0.5x the Maine average | $74.76 | $897.16 | $46.52 | +$28 |
| 400 kWh, 0.75x the Maine average | $110.76 | $1,329.12 | $68.92 | +$42 |
| 530 kWh, 1x the Maine average | $146.76 | $1,761.08 | $91.32 | +$55 |
| 670 kWh, 1.25x the Maine average | $185.52 | $2,226.28 | $115.44 | +$70 |
| 800 kWh, 1.5x the Maine average | $221.52 | $2,658.24 | $137.84 | +$84 |
| 1,070 kWh, 2x the Maine average | $296.28 | $3,555.40 | $184.36 | +$112 |
| 1,600 kWh, 3x the Maine average | $443.04 | $5,316.48 | $275.68 | +$167 |
Maine month by month in 2025
| Month | Maine kWh per account | Maine price ¢/kWh | Maine typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 615 | 26.07 | $160.31 |
| Feb | 669 | 26.20 | $175.24 |
| Mar | 627 | 28.20 | $176.93 |
| Apr | 531 | 27.90 | $148.17 |
| May | 468 | 27.86 | $130.28 |
| Jun | 438 | 28.06 | $122.94 |
| Jul | 510 | 27.88 | $142.09 |
| Aug | 550 | 28.14 | $154.75 |
| Sep | 470 | 27.88 | $131.12 |
| Oct | 469 | 26.56 | $124.59 |
| Nov | 529 | 27.81 | $147.00 |
| Dec | 527 | 30.32 | $159.80 |
Maine typical bill over the years
| Year | Maine bill a month | Maine a year | Maine kWh per account | Maine price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $153.78 | $1,845.35 | 561 | 27.42 |
| 2024 | $133.62 | $1,603.39 | 550 | 24.29 |
| 2025 | $147.77 | $1,773.21 | 534 | 27.69 |
Maine in 2026 so far
| Month | Maine kWh per account | Maine price ¢/kWh | Maine typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 590 | 30.73 | $181.29 |
| Feb 2026 | 635 | 32.17 | $204.18 |
| Mar 2026 | 669 | 28.31 | $189.35 |
| Apr 2026 | 570 | 28.42 | $161.90 |
| May 2026 | 504 | 28.63 | $144.27 |
| Jun 2026 | 444 | 29.59 | $131.43 |
| Jul 2026 | 441 | 32.41 | $142.80 |
| Aug 2026 | 489 | 32.11 | $157.12 |
Business and industry in Maine
| Customer type | Maine bill a month, 2025 | Maine kWh per account | Maine price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $631.33 | 3,026 | 20.86 |
| Industry | $16,034.77 | 107,666 | 14.88 |
Maine bill next to income
Maine: 2.47% of median household income, rank 19; the four states closest to it:
| State near Maine | Median income | Bill a year | Share of income, near Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $76,872 | $1,886.51 | 2.45% |
| North Carolina | $69,904 | $1,753.85 | 2.51% |
| Hawaii | $98,317 | $2,494.48 | 2.54% |
| Missouri | $68,920 | $1,655.72 | 2.40% |
Weather and the bill
Maine homes used the most power in Feb 2025 (669 kWh per account) and the least in Jun (438 kWh). Degree-days (heating plus cooling) peaked in Jan (1,406). Across the 12 months, use and degree-days have a correlation of 0.73. 2025 had 7,652 heating and 288 cooling degree-days, 1% below and 21% above the 1991 to 2020 normals (7,759 and 239).
Maine degree-days by year
Heating and cooling degree-days, Maine, 2015 to 2025: 11 rows
| Maine year | Heating (HDD) | Cooling (CDD) | Normal HDD | Normal CDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8023 | 253 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2016 | 7268 | 293 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2017 | 7499 | 215 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2018 | 7835 | 334 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2019 | 8097 | 255 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2020 | 7184 | 312 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2021 | 6959 | 305 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2022 | 7238 | 336 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2023 | 6926 | 289 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2024 | 6846 | 359 | 7759 | 239 |
| 2025 | 7652 | 288 | 7759 | 239 |
NOAA nClimDiv degree-days for Maine, 2015 to 2025, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVMaine, 2025 by month: 12 rows
| Month | kWh per account | Price ¢/kWh | Typical bill | HDD 2025 | CDD 2025 | HDD normal | CDD normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 615 | 26.07 | $160 | 1,406 | 0 | 1,417 | 0 |
| Feb | 669 | 26.20 | $175 | 1,281 | 0 | 1,218 | 0 |
| Mar | 627 | 28.20 | $177 | 990 | 0 | 1,079 | 0 |
| Apr | 531 | 27.90 | $148 | 666 | 0 | 697 | 0 |
| May | 468 | 27.86 | $130 | 347 | 0 | 376 | 1 |
| Jun | 438 | 28.06 | $123 | 87 | 27 | 112 | 21 |
| Jul | 510 | 27.88 | $142 | 11 | 158 | 30 | 114 |
| Aug | 550 | 28.14 | $155 | 43 | 91 | 45 | 94 |
| Sep | 470 | 27.88 | $131 | 156 | 12 | 196 | 9 |
| Oct | 469 | 26.56 | $125 | 447 | 0 | 541 | 0 |
| Nov | 529 | 27.81 | $147 | 855 | 0 | 845 | 0 |
| Dec | 527 | 30.32 | $160 | 1,363 | 0 | 1,203 | 0 |
EIA retail sales and NOAA nClimDiv for Maine, 2025 by month.
CSVAnalyst note
A typical Maine home account paid about $147.77 a month for energy in 2025, $1,773.21 over the year, which ranks 24th of 51 states, 2% below the U.S. typical bill. Maine homes used 534 kWh a month (49 of 51, 39% under the U.S.) at 27.69 cents (6 of 51, 61% over), so the bill reflects a high price. The year swings from $122.94 in June to $176.93 in March, a 44% gap, driven by use of 438 against 627 kWh. So far in 2026 the typical bill is $164.04 a month, +8.4% on the same months of 2025. Business accounts paid about $631.33 a month at 20.86 cents, 4.3 times a home bill. Over a year that is 2.47% of the $71,773 median household income, 19 of 51 states. The typical bill was $153.78 a month in 2023, $133.62 in 2024 and $147.77 in 2025, -3.9% in two years, with use per account at 561, 550 and 534 kWh.
Maine: states with a similar bill
| State | Typical bill, near Maine | kWh a month | Price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $147.75 | 874 | 16.90 |
| Alaska | $147.20 | 564 | 26.11 |
| North Carolina | $146.15 | 1,044 | 14.00 |
| Indiana | $149.72 | 938 | 15.96 |
Questions on the Maine bill
What is the average electric bill in Maine?
Energy only: about $147.77 a month in 2025, or $1,773.21 a year.
How much electricity does a Maine home use?
Rank 49 of 51: 534 kWh a month in 2025, -39% on the U.S.
What month is the electric bill highest in Maine?
March at $176.93; the lowest is June at $122.94.
Is the average electric bill in Maine above the national average?
Below, by $2.90 a month or 2%.
How much does 1,000 kWh cost in Maine?
$276.90 at 27.69 cents per kWh, the 2025 average.
How far is Maine from the state with the lowest bill?
$53.11 a month: the lowest typical bill, $94.66 in New Mexico, against $147.77 here.
What share of income goes to electricity in Maine?
2.47% of the $71,773 median household income, 19 of 51 states.
How much did the typical Maine bill change since 2023?
$153.78 a month in 2023, $147.77 in 2025, -3.9%.
What does a Maine business pay a month for electricity?
$631.33 for a typical commercial account, at 20.86 cents per kWh in 2025.
Is the Maine bill rising in 2026?
$164.04 a month so far, +8.4% on the same months of 2025.
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