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FairPoint Energy LLC electricity rates in Maine, 2025
FairPoint Energy LLC’s 2,923 residential customers paid an average of 19.23¢ per kWh in 2025, 31% below the Maine average of 27.69¢. The typical home used 359 kWh a month, for an average bill of $69.
- 19.23¢avg ¢/kWh (2025)−1.47¢ (-7.1%) vs 2024
- $69Avg monthly billMaine: $148
- 359 kWhAvg monthly useMaine: 533 kWh
- 2,923Residential customersEnergy supplier
| Sector | Customers | Sales (MWh) | Revenue | ¢/kWh 2025 | ¢/kWh 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2,923 | 12,602 | $2,423,200 | 19.23¢ | 20.70¢ | −1.47¢ (-7.1%) |
| Commercial | 423 | 9,132 | $1,233,000 | 13.50¢ | 11.93¢ | +1.58¢ (+13.2%) |
| Industrial | 0 | 0 | $0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| All sectors | 3,346 | 21,734 | $3,656,200 | 16.82¢ | 16.47¢ | +0.36¢ (+2.2%) |
How FairPoint Energy LLC compares
- Maine residential average, 2025: 27.69¢ per kWh, 533 kWh a month, $148 average bill. U.S. average: 17.23¢, 874 kWh, $151.
- Among 11 energy suppliers in Maine with at least 1,000 residential customers, FairPoint Energy LLC ranks 11 of 11 from lowest to highest average price.
- Latest monthly figure: Maine homes paid 32.11¢ per kWh in August 2026 (preliminary), against 28.14¢ in August 2025. Summer months often run higher than the annual average.
- From 2024 to 2025 this average fell 7.1%; the state average rose 14.0%.
- FairPoint Energy LLC is a retail energy provider that sells electricity supply in a state with retail choice. Balancing authority: ISNE.
Maine energy suppliers with similar rates
| Provider | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Think Energy, LLC | 11.54¢ | $65 | 4,798 |
| XOOM Energy Maine, LLC | 13.61¢ | $90 | 3,640 |
| Major Energy Electric Services | 14.27¢ | $81 | 2,209 |
| North American Power and Gas, LLC | 15.54¢ | $81 | 1,622 |
| Electricity Maine, LLC | 15.65¢ | $57 | 14,903 |
| Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC | 16.43¢ | $87 | 2,337 |
| SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC | 16.66¢ | $87 | 13,439 |
| Town Square Energy | 17.38¢ | $99 | 1,516 |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.