Maine Utility Cost Calculator
Maine utilities: about $381 a month for a typical home (electric ~$178, gas ~$79, water ~$45, internet ~$79) at EIA's 32.41¢/kWh. Try your own numbers.
Typical total monthly utility bill in Maine: $381 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $178 electricity, $79 natural gas, $45 water/sewer, and $79 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.
| Measure | Maine | Rank, normal or source |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity price, July 2026 | 32.41¢ per kWh (July 2025 27.98¢, +15.8%) | 3rd highest of 50; 77% above U.S. |
| Use per home, 2024 | 550 kWh a month | 48th highest of 50; 36% below U.S. |
| Electric bill | 550 kWh × 32.41¢ = $178.25, about $178 | 2024: $133.60 at 24.29¢, 27th highest of 50 |
| Natural gas, 2024 average | $18.95 per Mcf (about $1.83 per therm) | not ranked (a 2024 average); July 2026 $40.85, not used |
| Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 2026 | 7,826 | normal 8,012, 2% below |
| Cooling degree days, same months | 317 | normal 228, 39% above |
| Home energy, 2024 | heating oil and propane 55.2%, electricity 25.7%, wood 13.3%, natural gas 4.7%, small-scale solar 1% | EIA SEDS, at the meter |
| In-state generation, 2024 | natural gas 43.7%, hydroelectric 19.5%, wind 16.7% | EIA-923 |
| Largest residential sellers, 2024 | Central Maine Power Co (investor-owned) 70.8%; Versant Power (investor-owned) 16.1% | EIA-861 |
EIA (EPM 5.6.A, EIA-861, gas annual prices at 10.37 therms per Mcf) read 2026-10-11; NOAA CPC, EIA SEDS and EIA-923 2026-10-13.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
EIA use and prices for Maine; home-size scaling, gas use, water and internet modeled
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the residential rate of Central Maine Power Co or your own utility.
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Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)
Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2024 annual average ($18.95/Mcf)
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Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)
Monthly Electric Bill
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Total Monthly Utilities
$381.00
Annual Utility Costs
$4,572.00
Detailed Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Maine inputs: 550 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 32.41¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $18.95/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.8274/therm (EIA 2024 annual average) (EIA lists Maine's 2025 annual average as not available, so the 2024 annual average is used); water $6.21 per 1,000 gallons and internet $79/month, both from cost-of-living index 112.9; income share on $76,442.
Key State Information
742,549 Maine residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 112.9 · median household income $76,442.
What drives Maine utility bills
Heating is Maine's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 8,012 heating against 228 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.
Heating oil and propane supplied 55.2% of Maine home energy in 2024, electricity 25.7%. Heating oil and propane are not priced here: add that fuel bill if your home burns either. Wood supplied 13.3%. With gas at 4.7%, many homes have no gas bill; subtract the gas line if yours has no gas service.
Central Maine Power Co sold 70.8% of Maine's 2024 residential electricity, Versant Power 16.1%.
| Month | Heating | Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 4 | 178 |
| Aug 2025 | 45 | 90 |
| Sep 2025 | 152 | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | 469 | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | 859 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,382 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,482 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,264 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,030 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 679 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 384 | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | 76 | 37 |
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What is the average electric bill in Maine?
EIA 2024: $133.60 a month (550 kWh × 24.29¢). July 2026 price 32.41¢: $178.
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