Cost to run appliances in Maine
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Maine pays 25.6¢/kWh on average — 51% above the US average, #46 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $70.04/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
38.4¢
per hour running
$2.30
per day
$70.04
per month
$841
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 25.6¢/kWh (Maine). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Maine rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Maine — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.