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Maine Electricity Rates

Maine deregulated electricity in 2000. Community Choice Aggregation is growing in popularity across the state.

Average Residential Rate

29.4¢

per kWh (EIA data)

11.4¢ above national avg

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About Maine Electricity Choice

Choice Program

Maine Energy Choice

Deregulated since 2000

Regulator

Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

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Residential Customers

720,000

Eligible for choice

Major Utilities in Maine

These utilities deliver power to Maine residents. With electricity choice, you can pick your supplier while they handle delivery.

Central Maine Power
Versant Power

How Maine Rates Compare

See how Maine's average residential rate stacks up against other deregulated states.

State Avg Rate vs National Status
Texas
16.1¢ -2.0¢ Compare rates →
Virginia
16.4¢ -1.7¢ Coming soon
Ohio
17.9¢ -0.2¢ Compare rates →
Delaware
18.3¢ +0.2¢ Coming soon
Illinois
18.7¢ +0.7¢ Coming soon
Michigan
20.5¢ +2.4¢ Coming soon
Pennsylvania
20.5¢ +2.4¢ Compare rates →
Maryland
22.3¢ +4.2¢ Coming soon
New Jersey
22.6¢ +4.5¢ Coming soon
Washington DC
23.9¢ +5.9¢ Coming soon
New York
26.9¢ +8.9¢ Coming soon
New Hampshire
27.3¢ +9.2¢ Coming soon
Connecticut
27.7¢ +9.6¢ Coming soon
Maine
29.4¢ +11.4¢ Coming soon
Rhode Island
31.2¢ +13.1¢ Coming soon
Massachusetts
31.4¢ +13.3¢ Compare rates →
National Average 18.07¢ EIA Feb 2026

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