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Penobscot County, Maine Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Penobscot County is Versant Power.
In Penobscot County, 31,090.19 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel sources. Penobscot County is 5th out of 16 counties in the state for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.
The use of natural gas in Penobscot County yields a total of 31,081.01 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 438th out of 3230 counties in the United States.
Penobscot County consumes 3872.54% more electricity than it generates.
Penobscot County is ranked as the 626th largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country with 1,235,141.43 megawatt hours being used by citizens for their electricity needs.
On average, Penobscot County residents are responsible for 2,026.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the Maine average pollution per capita is 2,026.78.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,235,141 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
31,092 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
31,090 MWh
Production per Capita
0.2 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
311,514,117 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,026.71 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bangor
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Bangor 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
$154.3 per month
- 0.6% lower than last month
- 16.43% higher than April last year
- 7.88% higher than the Maine average
- 13.39% higher than the US average
- 157th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 107 since April last year
- 25,150th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 206 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,505 since April last year
Bangor, ME Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Bangor home spend, on average, 29.35 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 26.14 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Generation from non-renewable fuels accounts for 0.97 megawatt hours per capita in the city. Power facilities in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuels for 100.00% of the megawatt hours they produce.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bangor averages 2,026.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. A total of 64,671,667.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city. Around 99.98% of Bangor's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Bangor has one electricity producing plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bangor
Bangor residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bangor, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Orono CDP, ME Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Orono CDP home spend, on average, 29.35 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 26.14 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $154.3 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in Orono CDP have a 11.80% markup compared to the rest of the US. Versant Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Orono CDP averages 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 21,131,257.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 83,781.71 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Orono CDP
Orono CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Orono CDP, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Brewer, ME Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Brewer home spend, on average, 29.35 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 26.14 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $154.3 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in Brewer have a 11.80% markup compared to the rest of the US. Versant Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Brewer averages 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 19,469,294.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 77,192.32 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brewer
Brewer residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brewer, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Penobscot County, Maine
Power Plants in Penobscot County, Maine
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Maine Medical CenterEastern Maine Medical Center (100.00%) | Bangor | ME | Natural Gas | 31,088 | 7,817,652.14 | 251.47 | ||
Penobscot Energy RecoveryTown of Enfield (0.12%)Town of Greenbush (0.08%)Town of Hancock (0.09%)Town of Hermon (0.41%)Town of Orland (0.08%)Penobscot County (0.13%)Town of Searsport (0.21%) | Penobscot County | ME | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 356 | 1,205,765.8 | 3,386.98 |
Penobscot County, Maine Details
Penobscot County citizens average 2,026.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 2669th worst in the US in this category. At 2,026.71 kilograms per person and 153,704 citizens in the county, the county emits 311,514,117.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This is the 3rd worst rank in the state for total pollution. Electricity generating facilities in the county mainly use Natural Gas, which makes up 31,081.01 megawatt hours (or 99.96%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Secondary fuels used in electricity production include Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.02% and Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste at 0.01% of production. Penobscot County has the 331st highest electricity producing plants of any county in the country, with 2 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Penobscot County:
- Bangor, Maine:
- Versant Power: 100.00%
- Brewer, Maine:
- Versant Power: 100.00%
- Old Town, Maine:
- Versant Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Penobscot County, Maine?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versant Power | 38,822 |
| 2 | Central Maine Power | 18,006 |
| 3 | Electricity Maine | 3,291 |
| 4 | Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 2,761 |
| 5 | Energy Rewards | 790 |
| 6 | Ambit Energy | 708 |
| 7 | CN Brown Energy | 584 |
| 8 | Town Square Energy | 362 |
| 9 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 349 |
| 10 | North American Power | 305 |
How many electric companies offer service in Penobscot County, Maine?
There are 20 electricity companies offering service in Penobscot County, Maine.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Penobscot County, Maine?
The largest electricity company in Penobscot County, Maine by megawatt hours sold is Versant Power.
How many power plants are within Penobscot County, Maine?
Penobscot County, Maine is home to 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
