Electricity rates · July 2026
Electricity rates in Maine
Homes in Maine paid an average of 32.41¢ per kWh in July 2026 — well above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and up 15.8% from a year earlier. It ranks #3 of 51 (50 states and D.C.), from most to least expensive.
- Residential price per kWh
- 32.41¢
- U.S. 18.31¢
- Commercial price per kWh
- 21.64¢
- U.S. 14.53¢
- Industrial price per kWh
- 13.94¢
- U.S. 9.77¢
- All sectors price per kWh
- 23.85¢
- U.S. 14.99¢
What electricity costs per month in Maine
Cost at the state average residential price, which includes taxes and fees. Your utility's rates may differ. Try your own kWh.
| Monthly use | Maine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $162 | $92 |
| 900 kWh | $292 | $165 |
| 1,200 kWh | $389 | $220 |
| 1,500 kWh | $486 | $275 |
Maine vs. the New England region
Residential price per kWh, July 2026, and change from a year earlier.
| Area | Price | vs. year ago |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 32.41¢ | +15.8% |
| New England average | 28.00¢ | +0.4% |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | +1.4% |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | +8.1% |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | +16.7% |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | -12.5% |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | +7.3% |
Could solar cut your Maine bill?
At 32.41¢/kWh, our example 7 kW system pays back in 6.8 years and saves $2,992 in year one.
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Maine?
32.41¢ per kWh for residential customers in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is well above the national average of 18.31¢. Your own rate depends on your utility and plan.
How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost in Maine?
At the state average of 32.41¢/kWh, 1,000 kWh of energy costs about $324. That average already includes taxes and fees spread across all kWh sold; your own cost depends on your utility's rates and how much you use.
Are electricity prices in Maine going up?
The July 2026 average was up 15.8% from the same month a year earlier (27.98¢). Recent EIA months are preliminary and can be revised.
Is solar worth it in Maine at these prices?
For our example 7 kW system on a 10,500 kWh/yr home with full net metering, payback in Maine is 6.8 years at today's average price. It depends heavily on your rate, roof and how your utility credits exports — see the state solar page for details.
Electricity rates in other states
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price of electricity to ultimate customers), July 2026. Recent months are preliminary. Monthly cost examples multiply the average price by usage; EIA derives the average by dividing utility revenue (including taxes and fees) by kWh sold.
