What is the average electric bill in Maine?

$156 a month, averaged over the 12 months to July 2026: the 25th highest of the 50 states plus D.C. (U.S.: $156). The July 2026 bill alone was $143. These are EIA averages across every home in the state, large and small.

How much does electricity cost per kWh in Maine?

32.11¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026, +76.8% against the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is the 2nd most expensive of the 50 states plus D.C. A year earlier it was 28.14¢.

When are electric bills highest in Maine?

Bills peaked in February 2026 at $204 and were lowest in October 2025 at $125. Homes use 22% more electricity in winter (December to February) than in summer, so heating, not air conditioning, drives the bill.

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

A 1,500 W space heater costs $0.48 an hour at Maine's August 2026 price, or $116 a month at 8 hours a day (U.S. average: $0.27 an hour). A heater with a thermostat cycles off once the room is warm, so this is a ceiling.

Maine electricity: average bill, price per kWh and 12-month trend

Last updated October 21, 2026 · Prices: U.S. EIA, August 2026 · Bills: EIA-861M, to July 2026

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Homes in Maine paid 32.11¢ per kWh in August 2026, the 2nd most expensive electricity of the 50 states plus D.C. The average monthly bill over the last 12 months was $156.

Price per kWh: 32.11¢; +76.8% vs U.S. · August 2026
Average bill: $156; a month, last 12 months (U.S. $156)
1-year price change: +14.1%; since 28.14¢
Average use: 533 kWh; a month per home

What stands out in Maine

Expensive power, smaller bills: the price per kWh is above the U.S. average, but the average bill is below it. Homes here use 533 kWh a month on average, against 870 kWh nationally.
Bills peaked in February 2026 at $204 and were lowest in October 2025 at $125. Homes use 22% more electricity in winter (December to February) than in summer, so heating, not air conditioning, drives the bill.
The price per kWh rose 14.1% from August 2025 to August 2026, faster than the U.S. average (+3.4%). The July 2026 bill was +0.5% on a year earlier.

Average monthly electric bill in MaineResidential revenue ÷ customers, each month to July 2026. The table below has the same figures with use in kWh.

August 2025$155
September 2025$131
October 2025$125
November 2025$147
December 2025$160
January 2026$181
February 2026$204
March 2026$189
April 2026$162
May 2026$144
June 2026$131
July 2026$143

Average monthly residential electric bill and use in Maine, by month
Month	Average bill	Average use
August 2025*	$154.72	548 kWh
September 2025*	$131.05	468 kWh
October 2025*	$124.50	468 kWh
November 2025*	$146.87	527 kWh
December 2025*	$159.88	526 kWh
January 2026*	$181.28	590 kWh
February 2026*	$204.16	635 kWh
March 2026*	$189.35	669 kWh
April 2026*	$161.91	570 kWh
May 2026*	$144.26	504 kWh
June 2026*	$131.41	444 kWh
July 2026*	$142.80	441 kWh

Statewide averages across every home, large and small, so a small apartment will often use less. * Preliminary EIA figure, replaced by final data later.

Can you choose your electricity supplier in Maine?

Retail choice: available. Maine is one of the states EIA lists with residential retail choice. Households that do not pick a competitive electricity provider get Standard Offer supply, which the Maine Public Utilities Commission buys through competitive bids. The local utility still delivers the power either way.

What appliances cost to run in Maine

At 32.11¢ per kWh, a 1,500 W space heater costs $0.48 an hour, or $116 a month at 8 hours a day. For your own appliance, every one of these uses the Maine price:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average electric bill in Maine?: $156 a month, averaged over the 12 months to July 2026: the 25th highest of the 50 states plus D.C. (U.S.: $156). The July 2026 bill alone was $143. These are EIA averages across every home in the state, large and small.
How much does electricity cost per kWh in Maine?: 32.11¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026, +76.8% against the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is the 2nd most expensive of the 50 states plus D.C. A year earlier it was 28.14¢.
When are electric bills highest in Maine?: Bills peaked in February 2026 at $204 and were lowest in October 2025 at $125. Homes use 22% more electricity in winter (December to February) than in summer, so heating, not air conditioning, drives the bill.
Can you choose your electricity provider in Maine?: Maine is one of the states EIA lists with residential retail choice. Households that do not pick a competitive electricity provider get Standard Offer supply, which the Maine Public Utilities Commission buys through competitive bids. The local utility still delivers the power either way.
How much does it cost to run a space heater in Maine?: A 1,500 W space heater costs $0.48 an hour at Maine's August 2026 price, or $116 a month at 8 hours a day (U.S. average: $0.27 an hour). A heater with a thermostat cycles off once the room is warm, so this is a ceiling.

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Prices and bills are EIA's published figures; the comparisons are computed from them.