Maine
vsConnecticut
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Maine | Metric | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| 27.78¢/kWh | Residential | 29.38¢/kWh |
| 20.96¢/kWh | Commercial | 23.11¢/kWh |
| 15.50¢/kWh | Industrial | 18.35¢/kWh |
| #46 | Price Rank | #47 |
| 53.8% | Renewable % | 3.1% |
Generation Mix
Maine
Coal
0.2%Gas
43.7%Hydro
19.5%Wind
16.7%Solar
6.4%Connecticut
Gas
58.2%Nuclear
37.7%Hydro
0.8%Solar
1.1%Frequently Asked Questions
Maine has cheaper residential electricity at 27.78¢/kWh. The difference is 1.60¢/kWh between the two states. Maine ranks #46 and Connecticut ranks #47 cheapest among all states.
Maine gets 53.8% of electricity from renewables, while Connecticut gets 3.1%. Maine leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.