York County, Maine Electricity Rates & Statistics
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York County, Maine Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in York County is Central Maine Power.
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of York County pay an average rate of 82.49% above the national average at 29.42 cents per kilowatt hour.
Over the preceding year, York County experienced a 9.20% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.
Averaging generation of 0.41 megawatt hours per resident each year, York County is 1076th out of 3230 counties in the nation in generation per capita.
In York County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has declined by 3.75% during the previous year.
Citizens in York County face an average of 0.91 outages lasting 94.41 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes per outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,741,625 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
88,586 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
88,586 MWh
Production per Capita
0.41 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
416,926,123 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,923.69 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Biddeford
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Biddeford 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
$144.05 per month
- 2.88% lower than last month
- 1.64% higher than April last year
- 0.71% higher than the Maine average
- 5.86% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 39 since April last year
- 19,413th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,141 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,375 since April last year
Biddeford, ME Electricity Overview
Biddeford's inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 26.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.26% lower than Maine's average price of 26.14 cents. This makes the city 118th best for average electricity rate out of 157 cities in Maine. Central Maine Power is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Biddeford experience 0.91 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 94.41 minutes.
Biddeford emits 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 24th highest polluting city out of 157 cities in Maine based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 45,260,129.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 7th largest emissions amount in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Biddeford has to be sourced from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Biddeford
Biddeford residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Biddeford, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Central Maine Power | BUNDLED | 25.67 | 143.82 | 3,476,770.59 | 892,523,935 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 |
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Sanford, ME Electricity Overview
Sanford's inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 26.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.26% lower than Maine's average price of 26.14 cents. This makes the city 118th best for average electricity rate out of 157 cities in Maine. Generating 4.06 megawatt hours per resident living in the city, Sanford is the 6th highest generating city out of 157 cities in Maine. Central Maine Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Sanford emits 1,002.44 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 154th highest polluting city out of 157 cities in Maine based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 21,865,243.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 12th largest emissions amount in the state. The city is home to one power generation plant. Sanford has around 100.00% of its electricity produced by Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sanford
Sanford residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sanford, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 14.48 | 87.4 | 38,617.03 | 5,592,599.95 | |
| CN Brown Energy | ENERGY | 11.35 | 68.92 | 31,455.76 | 3,569,197.29 | |
| Central Maine Power | BUNDLED | 25.67 | 143.82 | 3,476,770.59 | 892,523,935 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.54 | 80.83 | 4,817.46 | 1,086,082.91 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 16.19 | 89.56 | 11,937.68 | 1,932,466.99 |
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Saco, ME Electricity Overview
Saco's inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 26.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.26% lower than Maine's average price of 26.14 cents. This makes the city 118th best for average electricity rate out of 157 cities in Maine. Central Maine Power is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Saco experience 0.91 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 94.41 minutes.
Saco emits 2,026.78 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 146th highest polluting city out of 157 cities in Maine based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 40,947,131.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 8th largest emissions amount in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Saco has to be sourced from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Saco
Saco residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Saco, Maine
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 York County, Maine
Power Plants in York County, Maine
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanford SolarSanford Airport Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Sanford | ME | Solar | 88,586 |
York County, Maine Details
York County emits 1,923.69 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 12th highest polluting county out of 16 counties in the state and 2717th out of 3230 counties nationally. This adds up to total emissions of 416,926,122.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 2nd highest for total emissions in the state. The county has one electricity generation plant in the county. For electricity production purposes, York County's main fuel is Solar, accounting for 100.00% of generation in the county.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in York County, Maine?
The largest electricity supplier in York County, Maine by total revenue is Central Maine Power.
How many electric companies offer service in York County, Maine?
York County, Maine has 18 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are located within York County, Maine?
There is one power plant in York County, Maine
What electricity companies offer service in York County, Maine?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Maine Power | 47,599 |
| 2 | Kennebunk Light and Power | 7,451 |
| 3 | Electricity Maine | 1,330 |
| 4 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 923 |
| 5 | Energy Rewards | 319 |
| 6 | Ambit Energy | 286 |
| 7 | CN Brown Energy | 236 |
| 8 | North American Power | 123 |
| 9 | ENGIE | 89 |
| 10 | First Point Power | 73 |
