Homes in Maine pay an average of 29.59¢ per kWh, 61% above the national average of 18.34¢. Enter your bill to see where you stand.
Maine ranks 48th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for residential electricity. At 29.59¢/kWh, it sits 61% above the national average of 18.34¢, and prices are up 5.2% over the past year.
The typical Maine household uses about 571 kWh a month and pays around $169. Among Northeast states, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland have lower rates.
Maine lets households buy the electricity itself from a competitive electricity provider, while Central Maine Power and Versant Power keep delivering power, reading meters and handling outages. The program is overseen by the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
If you've never shopped, you're on the Standard Offer. The Standard Offer is chosen through a competitive process overseen by the PUC, so beating it requires a genuinely lower supply price.
With a typical Maine bill of about $169, supply is roughly $93 of it. A supply price 10% below your current default rate would save about $9 a month ($112 a year); delivery charges don't change.
Have your utility account number ready, compare offers on the Maine PUC's list of competitive providers, and sign up with the supplier you choose. The supplier arranges the switch with your utility and your power isn't interrupted. Note when any fixed rate ends, because many suppliers then move you to a variable rate.
Your utility delivers the power and stays the same whichever supplier you choose. Its name is at the top of your bill.
| Utility | Main service area |
|---|---|
| Central Maine Power | Southern and central Maine, including Portland |
| Versant Power | Northern and eastern Maine, including Bangor |
Maine restructured its market in 1997, with retail choice starting in 2000. Today the Maine Public Utilities Commission oversees the market.
The average residential rate in Maine is 29.59 cents per kWh as of September 2026, 61% above the national average of 18.34¢, and about $169 a month for a typical home.
If you haven't chosen a supplier, you're on the Standard Offer. It's the price any supplier offer needs to beat.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission. You can compare offers on the Maine PUC's list of competitive providers.
Averages are EIA residential revenue divided by kWh sold, September 2026. Your rate depends on your utility, plan and season. See average rates for all 50 states.