Question 1

Electricity Cost in Maine

Accepted Answer

The residential electricity rate in Maine is 27.78¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #46 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Maine 55% above average.

Question 2

Is electricity expensive in Maine?

Accepted Answer

Maine's electricity rate of 27.78¢/kWh is 55% more expensive than the US average. It ranks #46 out of 51 states (cheapest to most expensive).

Residential Rate	27.78¢/kWh
Commercial Rate	20.96¢/kWh
Industrial Rate	15.50¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)	17.92¢/kWh