Franklin County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Franklin County, Maine Electricity Overview
Franklin County is home to over 29,487 residents and generates 117,859 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 4 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Franklin County 167th in the United States out of 3230 counties for solar megawatt hours produced per person.
When calculating by customer count, Central Maine Power is the largest electricity supplier in Franklin County.
Franklin County uses only 62.46% of the electricity generated in the county, meaning they can store or export the remaining 37.54%.
Franklin County produces 379,368 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Franklin County 3rd out of 16 counties in the state for total renewable electricity generation.
Citizens of Franklin County use enough electricity to emit 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 16th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in Maine.
The county is ranked as the 6th largest producer of electricity of all 16 counties in Maine for electricity production, producing 379,368 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
236,953 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
379,368 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
379,368 MWh
Production per Capita
12.87 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Farmington CDP
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Farmington CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
18.38¢ per kWh
- 11.68% lower than last month
- 35.38% lower than April last year
- 10.19% lower than the Maine average
- 8.7% higher than the US average
- 113th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
- 25,206th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,437 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,081 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
26.07¢ per kWh
- 3.12% lower than last month
- 6.51% higher than April last year
- 0.26% lower than the Maine average
- 61.71% higher than the US average
- 118th 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
- 29,376th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 20 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 359 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.3 per month
- 9.21% lower than last month
- 30.25% lower than April last year
- 0.82% lower than the Maine average
- 4.93% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 39 since April last year
- 21,365th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 211 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,437 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.05 per month
- 2.88% lower than last month
- 1.64% higher than April last year
- 0.71% higher than the Maine average
- 5.86% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 39 since April last year
- 19,413th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,141 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,375 since April last year
Farmington CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Farmington CDP spend, on average, 26.07 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 0.26% lower than Maine's average price of 26.14 cents. Central Maine Power has an estimated 188 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Customers in the city have 0.91 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 94.41 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Emissions in Farmington CDP average 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 99th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 8,966,495.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 36th highest for total pollution in Maine. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Farmington CDP must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Farmington CDP
Farmington CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Farmington CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Central Maine Power | BUNDLED | 25.67 | 143.82 | 3,476,770.59 | 892,523,935 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 |
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Wilton CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Wilton CDP spend, on average, 26.07 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 0.26% lower than Maine's average price of 26.14 cents. Central Maine Power has an estimated 231 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Customers in the city have 0.91 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 94.41 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Emissions in Wilton CDP average 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 7th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,940,864.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 86th highest for total pollution in Maine. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Wilton CDP must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilton CDP
Wilton CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wilton CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Central Maine Power | BUNDLED | 25.67 | 143.82 | 3,476,770.59 | 892,523,935 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 |
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Chisholm CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Chisholm CDP spend, on average, 26.07 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 0.26% lower than Maine's average price of 26.14 cents. Central Maine Power has an estimated 105 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Customers in the city have 0.91 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 94.41 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Emissions in Chisholm CDP average 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 99th worst polluting city out of 157 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,040,972.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 108th highest for total pollution in Maine. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Chisholm CDP must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chisholm CDP
Chisholm CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chisholm CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 | |
| Central Maine Power | BUNDLED | 25.67 | 143.82 | 3,476,770.59 | 892,523,935 | |
| 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 |
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Electricity Production in Franklin County, Maine
Power Plants in Franklin County, Maine
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kibby Wind FacilityLS Power (100.00%) | Franklin County | ME | Wind | 261,509 | ||||
Farmington SolarFarmington Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Franklin County | ME | Solar | 117,859 |
Franklin County, Maine Details
Emissions in Franklin County average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2929th worst polluting county based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the county the 16th highest for total pollution in the state. Approximately 68.93% of Franklin County's electricity is produced using Wind. Franklin County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 3rd highest in Maine.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Franklin County, Maine?
Franklin County, Maine has 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Franklin County, Maine?
By total megawatt hours sold, Central Maine Power is the largest electricity provider in Franklin County, Maine.
How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Maine?
Franklin County, Maine is home to 17 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Maine?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Maine Power | 63,712 |
| 2 | Electricity Maine | 1,780 |
| 3 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 1,235 |
| 4 | Energy Rewards | 427 |
| 5 | Ambit Energy | 383 |
| 6 | CN Brown Energy | 316 |
| 7 | North American Power | 165 |
| 8 | ENGIE | 119 |
| 9 | First Point Power | 98 |
| 10 | Clearview Electric | 73 |
