STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / ME
Maine electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 28.63¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate28.63¢
1 month+0.7%
1 year+2.6%
5 years+72.4%
Cost to run common equipment in Maine
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $42 | $502 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $5 | $60 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $69 | $825 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $80 | $962 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $86 | $1,031 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $52 | $627 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $52 | $618 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $107 | $1,288 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $14 | $172 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $11 | $134 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $7 | $89 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $12 | $149 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $17 | $206 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $21 | $258 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $8 | $100 |