ME · ranked #9 in the US
Maine residential rate: 22.1¢/kWh
That's 34% higher than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. High heating-oil displacement plus growing heat-pump adoption is turning Maine into a winter-peaking grid; standard-offer rates reset annually.
Estimated cost
A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.
At your rate
What appliances cost in Maine.
Typical monthly running cost at 22.1¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.
Utilities serving Maine
- Central Maine Power (Avangrid)
- Versant Power
Deregulation status
full
In Maine you can shop for an electricity provider separately from the utility that delivers power. Switching suppliers is often the single biggest lever on your monthly bill.
Sources: www.eia.gov · www.maine.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13