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Maine Electricity Rate

$0.2450 / kWh

US Rank: #7 most expensive

Comparison: +45.8% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Maine

Calculated using Maine's average residential rate of $0.2450 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.239 $57.33
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.162 $38.81
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.232 $55.57
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.429 $115.76
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.067 $24.08
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.135 $16.17
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.022 $5.29
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.353 $105.84
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.882 $282.24
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.015 $10.58
Chest Freezer 110W $0.013 $9.70
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.165 $119.07
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.551 $16.54
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.368 $88.20
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.245 $176.40
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.270 $2.43
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.354 $5.31
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.441 $3.31
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.796 $573.30
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.025 $17.64
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.029 $4.41
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.009 $6.17

Electricity Bill Factors in Maine

While the statewide average is $0.2450/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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