Aroostook County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Aroostook County, Maine Electricity Overview
Aroostook County has a population of 67,255 residents.
Aroostook County generates 342,211 megawatts from wind energy. That is sufficient to rank them 244th in the United States out of 3230 counties for electricity production from wind .
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Aroostook County is 29.88 cents. This is roughly 85.30% above the national average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
There was a 5.45% rise in power produced by wind turbines in Aroostook County over the previous 12 months from 324,519 megawatt hours to 342,211 megawatt hours.
Aroostook County experienced a 39.37% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the preceding year.
Aroostook County is home to 67,255 residents and its power plants produce 450,547 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 6.7 megawatt hours per capita per year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
540,451 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
450,547 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
342,211 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
108,336 MWh
Production per Capita
6.7 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
22,675,337 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
337.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Presque Isle
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Presque Isle Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
31.26¢ per kWh
- 16.73% higher than last month
- 2.94% lower than April last year
- 52.73% higher than the Maine average
- 84.86% higher than the US average
- 157th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 29,808th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 375 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 275 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
29.35¢ per kWh
- 0.27% lower than last month
- 16.97% higher than April last year
- 12.29% higher than the Maine average
- 82.07% higher than the US average
- 157th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 29,504th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 27 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 420 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$119.81 per month
- 22.48% lower than last month
- 8.59% lower than April last year
- 0.44% higher than the Maine average
- 6.27% higher than the US average
- 157th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 108 since April last year
- 22,520th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,281 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,420 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$154.3 per month
- 0.6% lower than last month
- 16.43% higher than April last year
- 7.88% higher than the Maine average
- 13.39% higher than the US average
- 157th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 107 since April last year
- 25,150th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 206 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,505 since April last year
Presque Isle, ME Electricity Overview
Presque Isle has an average residential electricity rate of 29.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.29% higher than the average state price of 26.14 cents. Versant Power has an estimated 1,414 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $154.3 per month, while the US average is $138.02.
On average, Presque Isle residents emit 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 7th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 17,955,285.91 kilograms, which is the 16th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Presque Isle
Presque Isle residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Presque Isle, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 | |
| Electricity Maine | ENERGY | 16.42 | 85.71 | 163,829.05 | 26,902,642.82 |
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Caribou, ME Electricity Overview
Caribou has an average residential electricity rate of 29.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.29% higher than the average state price of 26.14 cents. Versant Power has an estimated 1,471 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $154.3 per month, while the US average is $138.02.
On average, Caribou residents emit 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 99th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 15,095,492.66 kilograms, which is the 20th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Caribou
Caribou residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Caribou, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 | |
| Electricity Maine | ENERGY | 16.42 | 85.71 | 163,829.05 | 26,902,642.82 |
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Houlton CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Houlton CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 11.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 55.70% lower than the average state price of 26.14 cents. Houlton, Maine Electric Utility has an estimated 270 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $85.59 per month, while the state average is $145.25. Customers in Houlton CDP pay a 41.08% markdown compared to the rest of the state.
On average, Houlton CDP residents emit 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 24th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 10,249,450.37 kilograms, which is the 34th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Houlton CDP
Houlton CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Houlton CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 | |
| Electricity Maine | ENERGY | 16.42 | 85.71 | 163,829.05 | 26,902,642.82 |
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Electricity Production in Aroostook County, Maine
Power Plants in Aroostook County, Maine
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oakfield Wind ProjectNovatus Energy (100.00%) | Aroostook County | ME | Wind | 342,211 | ||||
Twin Rivers Paper Co LLCTwin Rivers Paper Co LLC (100.00%) | Madawaska CDP | ME | Purchased Steam | 108,336 |
Aroostook County, Maine Details
On average, Aroostook County residents emit 337.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 14th worst polluting county out of 16 counties in the state and 2902nd out of 3230 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 22,675,337.21 kilograms, which is the 2642nd worst total amount of pollution for all counties in the US. Wind makes up 75.95% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Aroostook County. Aroostook County is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is 331st highest in the country.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Aroostook County, Maine?
There are 2 active electricity plants in Aroostook County, Maine
What electricity company is the largest provider in Aroostook County, Maine?
By total revenue, Versant Power is the largest electricity supplier in Aroostook County, Maine.
What electricity companies offer service in Aroostook County, Maine?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versant Power | 54,349 |
| 2 | Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 6,101 |
| 3 | Houlton, Maine Electric Utility | 4,625 |
| 4 | Electricity Maine | 3,990 |
| 5 | Van Buren Light and Power District | 1,446 |
| 6 | Energy Rewards | 958 |
| 7 | Ambit Energy | 858 |
| 8 | CN Brown Energy | 708 |
| 9 | Town Square Energy | 506 |
| 10 | North American Power | 370 |
How many electric companies offer service in Aroostook County, Maine?
Aroostook County, Maine has 20 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
