State Utility Overview • 1 Cities Indexed

Maine Utility Costs & Rates (2026)

Compare official residential water, electricity, natural gas, and municipal trash rates across top Maine metropolitan areas.

State Avg Monthly Bill
$385/mo
Avg Electric Rate
$0.248/kWh
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Portland (ME) Monthly Utility Bill Calculator

Simulate itemized municipal charges based on occupants, square footage, and NOAA temperature peaks.

1,800 sq ft
Presets:
Summer Peak: +22% AC Surge
Heating System
Broadband Average 500+ Mbps residential plan
Total Estimated Cost Calculating...
$385 / month
Annual projected spend: $4,620 vs US Avg
Electricity 1,020 kWh
$0
City Water 5,850 gal
$0
Natural Gas 24 Therms
$0
Sewer & Stormwater Fixed + Volumetric
$0
Trash & Recycling Curbside Cart
$0
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Maine Cities Utility Cost Directory

Select your target city to view itemized water tier schedules, electricity providers, and relocation setup instructions.

Cumberland County ~$385/mo

Portland

Electric Rate: $0.248 / kWh
Primary Power: Central Maine Power (CMP)
Water Base Fee: $19.50/mo
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Federal Tax Credit
30% Off

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Avg Annual Offset
$1,850+

Typical annual electric bill reduction across ME homes.

Installer Bids
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Official Municipal Filings

Tariff data is sourced directly from city council utility rate resolutions, Public Utility Commission (PUC) filings, and retail provider dockets.

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Federal Energy Benchmarks

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form EIA-861M residential sales data is leveraged to calibrate regional seasonal consumption models.

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USGS & NOAA Climate Standards

Water and sewer discharge volume models use USGS per capita metrics; HVAC load draws from NOAA Cooling & Heating Degree Day (CDD/HDD) indexes.

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Est. Monthly Bill
$335/mo