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Energy Profile

Montana

vs

Maine

Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.

MontanaMetricMaine
12.98¢/kWhResidential27.78¢/kWh
11.88¢/kWhCommercial20.96¢/kWh
7.02¢/kWhIndustrial15.50¢/kWh
#6Price Rank#46
57.4%Renewable %53.8%

Generation Mix

Montana

Coal
36.4%
Gas
3.7%
Hydro
34.3%
Wind
21.6%
Solar
1.4%

Maine

Coal
0.2%
Gas
43.7%
Hydro
19.5%
Wind
16.7%
Solar
6.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Montana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.98¢/kWh. The difference is 14.80¢/kWh between the two states. Montana ranks #6 and Maine ranks #46 cheapest among all states.

Montana gets 57.4% of electricity from renewables, while Maine gets 53.8%. Montana leads in renewable energy adoption.

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.