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Maine Electricity Information

Maine gives residents and businesses the option to shop for their electricity supplier. Delivery is still handled by Central Maine Power and Versant Power, which remain responsible for maintaining the grid and ensuring reliability. Customers who do not choose a supplier receive the Standard Offer, which is set each year through a competitive auction overseen by the Public Utilities Commission. Most households stick with this default, but shopping is available, and the PUC publishes lists of licensed suppliers along with guidance to help customers compare offers. Maine’s setup blends regulated delivery with supplier choice, giving people flexibility on price and products while keeping grid reliability in the hands of the utilities.

Maine is a leader in renewable energy, generating most of its electricity from a combination of natural gas, hydropower, wind, and biomass. The state has largely moved away from coal and relies very little on natural gas compared to other states, keeping emissions relatively low. However, because Maine imports some electricity and has a less dense power grid, electricity prices are higher than the national average. Still, the state’s commitment to clean energy helps reduce its environmental impact and supports long-term sustainability.

Electricity Production

Primary Source

Natural Gas

Total Generation: 12,512,181 MWh
Ranks 45th Highest in the U.S.
Average Price: 28.14¢ /kWh
Ranks 44th Cheapest in the U.S.
Average Electric Bill: $138.05
Ranks 26th Cheapest in the U.S.

Electricity Production By Source

Emissions From Electricity Generation

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rank

47th Highest

2,434 TMT

Sulfer Dioxide Emissions Rank

34th Highest

4,351 tn

Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Rank

44th Highest

4,394 tn

Renewable Electricity Generation

Renewable Production Rank

30th Highest

6,693,055 MWh
53.49% of Total Production

Source U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Based on data from 2023

Energy Usage in Maine

Energy Usage Per Capita Rank

18th Lowest

Average Per Person: 241 million BTU

Electricity consumption in Maine is relatively low, partly due to its small population and energy-efficient homes. Located in the Northeast, the state experiences cold winters, leading to high heating demand—though many homes rely on oil or wood instead of electricity. Summers are mild, keeping air conditioning use low. With a focus on energy efficiency and renewables, Maine continues to balance its energy needs while maintaining a cleaner, greener grid.

Municipal Utilities in Maine

While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of Maine offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In Maine, 0 cities offer municipal electricity utility services to their residents.

Largest Electric Companies in Maine

The rest of Maine receives electric utility service from one of many primary providers. Here’s a list of some of the larger providers that might be available to your home:

Maine Natural Gas Information

Natural gas plays a relatively small role in Maine compared with most states. The big story is geography and infrastructure. Much of Maine has no local gas distribution, so households lean on heating oil, propane, wood, and increasingly heat pumps, while natural gas is concentrated along the southern corridor. Only about 8% of Maine households use natural gas as their primary heating fuel, and the state ranks among the lowest in per-capita natural gas use nationwide. Winter is long and cold, yet the limited network keeps direct residential gas demand modest, while power plants and industry use gas more selectively alongside renewables and biomass.

Most customers are served by Unitil and Summit Natural Gas, and the footprint may narrow further since Unitil has agreed to acquire Maine Natural Gas, pending approval. That concentration underscores how Maine’s gas story differs from its neighbors. The state’s energy mix is shaped less by gas pipelines and more by heating oil, propane, and clean electricity, with natural gas filling targeted roles where the pipes run.

Average Natural Gas Price

$1.445 /CCF

Ranks 22nd Cheapest in the U.S.

Average Natural Gas Bill

$132 /month

Ranks 44th Cheapest in the U.S.

Natural Gas Usage Per Capita

24th Lowest

Average Per Person: 92.72 MCFs Annually

Largest Natural Gas Companies in Maine

Many of the residents of Maine receive their natural gas utility service from one of the larger companies that service the state.

Maine Internet Connectivity

Broadband Availability

85.58%

Ranks 20th in the U.S.

Percent of Ppopulation with access to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload

1 Gig Availability

32.28%

Ranks 16th in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps

Fiber Availability

33.17%

Ranks 16th in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to Fiber Internet

Largest Internet Providers in Maine

When it comes to high-speed internet, homes in Maine have plenty of options to stay connected! From bustling cities to quiet rural areas, a variety of providers offer reliable service across the state. Here are some of the biggest names keeping Maine homes online and in the loop:

Utility Costs in Maine

The average monthly total utility bills in Maine is $292.09, which is 5.39% higher than the national average.

Average Electric Bill

$138

Higher than national average

Average Natural Gas Bill

$132

Higher than national average

Average Water Bill

$22

Lower than national average

Maine Deregulaton of Electric and Natural Gas

Maine is one of sixteen states that has deregulated electricity service. This gives you the opportunity to choose between electric providers for your home. Choose your city below to see a list of utility providers available in your area.