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Energy Profile

Utah

vs

Maine

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

UtahMetricMaine
13.07¢/kWhResidential27.78¢/kWh
10.04¢/kWhCommercial20.96¢/kWh
8.43¢/kWhIndustrial15.50¢/kWh
#7Price Rank#46
20.9%Renewable %53.8%

Generation Mix

Utah

Coal
45.4%
Gas
33.1%
Hydro
2.2%
Wind
2.1%
Solar
15.1%

Maine

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Utah has cheaper residential electricity at 13.07¢/kWh. The difference is 14.71¢/kWh between the two states. Utah ranks #7 and Maine ranks #46 cheapest among all states.

Utah gets 20.9% of electricity from renewables, while Maine gets 53.8%. Maine leads in renewable energy adoption.

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

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.

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