STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / ME
Maine electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 32.41¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate32.41¢
1 month+9.5%
1 year+15.8%
5 years+98.0%
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 | $47 | $569 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $6 | $68 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $78 | $933 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $91 | $1,089 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $97 | $1,167 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $59 | $710 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $58 | $700 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $122 | $1,458 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $16 | $194 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $13 | $152 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $8 | $101 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $14 | $169 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $19 | $233 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $24 | $292 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $9 | $113 |