Average electric bill in Maine
A typical Maine home paid about $147.80 a month for electricity in 2025, $1,773.62 for the year, using 532 kWh a month at 27.78 cents per kWh.
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- Typical bill 2025
- $147.80 a month$1,773.62 a year, energy only
- Rank by bill
- 26 of 51-3% on the U.S. typical
- Average use
- 532 kWh a month49 of 51; -39% on the U.S.
- Home price 2025
- 27.78 ¢/kWh6 of 51; +61% on the U.S.
- Costliest month
- Mar $176.92626 kWh at 28.27 ¢
- Cheapest month
- Jun $122.91437 kWh at 28.14 ¢
- Summer to winter swing
- 44%costliest month over cheapest
- Typical bill, Jan to Jul 2026
- $165.03 a month+9.3% on the same months of 2025
- Share of median income
- 2.47%20 of 51; median household income $71,773
- Typical bill 2023 to 2025
- -3.9%$153.78 to $147.80 a month
- Typical business bill 2025
- $626.78 a month20.96 ¢/kWh
- Gap to the lowest bill
- $49.21 a monthlowest is New Mexico at $98.59
Maine charts
Typical monthly bill, Maine
$122.91 in Jun to $176.92 in Mar.
Typical monthly bill, Maine: 12 rows
| Month | 2025 | 2026 to Jul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 160 | 181 |
| Feb | 175 | 204 |
| Mar | 177 | 189 |
| Apr | 149 | 162 |
| May | 130 | 144 |
| Jun | 123 | 131 |
| Jul | 142 | 143 |
| Aug | 155 | No data |
| 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
$147.80 a month, rank 26 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 | $36.11 | $433.37 | $22.49 | +$14 |
| 270 kWh, 0.5x the Maine average | $75.01 | $900.07 | $46.71 | +$28 |
| 400 kWh, 0.75x the Maine average | $111.12 | $1,333.44 | $69.20 | +$42 |
| 530 kWh, 1x the Maine average | $147.23 | $1,766.81 | $91.69 | +$56 |
| 670 kWh, 1.25x the Maine average | $186.13 | $2,233.51 | $115.91 | +$70 |
| 800 kWh, 1.5x the Maine average | $222.24 | $2,666.88 | $138.40 | +$84 |
| 1,060 kWh, 2x the Maine average | $294.47 | $3,533.62 | $183.38 | +$111 |
| 1,600 kWh, 3x the Maine average | $444.48 | $5,333.76 | $276.80 | +$168 |
Maine month by month in 2025
| Month | Maine kWh per account | Maine price ¢/kWh | Maine typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 614 | 26.13 | $160.33 |
| Feb | 668 | 26.25 | $175.25 |
| Mar | 626 | 28.27 | $176.92 |
| Apr | 530 | 28.11 | $148.86 |
| May | 466 | 27.91 | $130.17 |
| Jun | 437 | 28.14 | $122.91 |
| Jul | 508 | 27.98 | $142.11 |
| Aug | 548 | 28.25 | $154.71 |
| Sep | 468 | 27.98 | $131.04 |
| Oct | 468 | 26.63 | $124.52 |
| Nov | 527 | 27.85 | $146.89 |
| Dec | 526 | 30.39 | $159.90 |
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 | $147.80 | $1,773.62 | 532 | 27.78 |
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 | 28.32 | $189.38 |
| 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 |
Business and industry in Maine
| Customer type | Maine bill a month, 2025 | Maine kWh per account | Maine price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $626.78 | 2,991 | 20.96 |
| Industry | $15,765.00 | 101,683 | 15.50 |
Maine bill next to income
Maine: 2.47% of median household income, rank 20; the four states closest to it:
| State near Maine | Median income | Bill a year | Share of income, near Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $76,872 | $1,893.40 | 2.46% |
| Missouri | $68,920 | $1,719.88 | 2.50% |
| North Carolina | $69,904 | $1,755.14 | 2.51% |
| Hawaii | $98,317 | $2,487.82 | 2.53% |
Weather and the bill
Maine homes used the most power in Feb 2025 (668 kWh per account) and the least in Jun (437 kWh). Degree-days (heating plus cooling) peaked in Jan (1,406). Across the 12 months, use and degree-days have a correlation of 0.74. 2025 had 7,652 heating and 288 cooling degree-days, 8% below and 68% above the 1991 to 2020 normals (8,285 and 171).
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 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2016 | 7268 | 293 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2017 | 7499 | 215 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2018 | 7835 | 334 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2019 | 8097 | 255 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2020 | 7184 | 312 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2021 | 6959 | 305 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2022 | 7238 | 336 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2023 | 6926 | 289 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2024 | 6846 | 359 | 8285 | 171 |
| 2025 | 7652 | 288 | 8285 | 171 |
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 | 614 | 26.13 | $160 | 1,406 | 0 | 1,476 | 0 |
| Feb | 668 | 26.25 | $175 | 1,281 | 0 | 1,288 | 0 |
| Mar | 626 | 28.27 | $177 | 990 | 0 | 1,112 | 0 |
| Apr | 530 | 28.11 | $149 | 666 | 0 | 731 | 0 |
| May | 466 | 27.91 | $130 | 347 | 0 | 408 | 0 |
| Jun | 437 | 28.14 | $123 | 87 | 27 | 138 | 14 |
| Jul | 508 | 27.98 | $142 | 11 | 158 | 41 | 89 |
| Aug | 548 | 28.25 | $155 | 43 | 91 | 74 | 65 |
| Sep | 468 | 27.98 | $131 | 156 | 12 | 245 | 3 |
| Oct | 468 | 26.63 | $125 | 447 | 0 | 572 | 0 |
| Nov | 527 | 27.85 | $147 | 855 | 0 | 889 | 0 |
| Dec | 526 | 30.39 | $160 | 1,363 | 0 | 1,311 | 0 |
EIA retail sales and NOAA nClimDiv for Maine, 2025 by month.
CSVAnalyst note
A typical Maine home account paid about $147.80 a month for energy in 2025, $1,773.62 over the year, which ranks 26 of 51 states, 3% below the U.S. typical bill. Maine homes used 532 kWh a month (49 of 51, 39% under the U.S.) at 27.78 cents (6 of 51, 61% over), so the bill reflects a high price. The year swings from $122.91 in June to $176.92 in March, a 44% gap, driven by use of 437 against 626 kWh. So far in 2026 the typical bill is $165.03 a month, +9.3% on the same months of 2025. Business accounts paid about $626.78 a month at 20.96 cents, 4.2 times a home bill. Over a year that is 2.47% of the $71,773 median household income, 20 of 51 states. The typical bill was $153.78 a month in 2023, $133.62 in 2024 and $147.80 in 2025, -3.9% in two years, with use per account at 561, 550 and 532 kWh.
Maine: states with a similar bill
| State | Typical bill, near Maine | kWh a month | Price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $147.12 | 564 | 26.09 |
| North Carolina | $146.26 | 1,044 | 14.02 |
| Ohio | $149.81 | 883 | 16.96 |
| Kentucky | $149.82 | 1,132 | 13.24 |
Questions on the Maine bill
What is the average electric bill in Maine?
Energy only: about $147.80 a month in 2025, or $1,773.62 a year.
How much electricity does a Maine home use?
Rank 49 of 51: 532 kWh a month in 2025, -39% on the U.S.
What month is the electric bill highest in Maine?
March at $176.92; the lowest is June at $122.91.
Is the average electric bill in Maine above the national average?
Below, by $4.06 a month or 3%.
How much does 1,000 kWh cost in Maine?
$277.80 at 27.78 cents per kWh, the 2025 average.
How far is Maine from the state with the lowest bill?
$49.21 a month: the lowest typical bill, $98.59 in New Mexico, against $147.80 here.
What share of income goes to electricity in Maine?
2.47% of the $71,773 median household income, 20 of 51 states.
How much did the typical Maine bill change since 2023?
$153.78 a month in 2023, $147.80 in 2025, -3.9%.
What does a Maine business pay a month for electricity?
$626.78 for a typical commercial account, at 20.96 cents per kWh in 2025.
Is the Maine bill rising in 2026?
$165.03 a month so far, +9.3% on the same months of 2025.
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