Homes served by a supplier
7.3%
54,329 homes, 2025
Average price
27.69 cents
61% above the US average
Average monthly bill
$147.67
Maine, 2025
Choice status
Yes
Open to households
How choice works in Maine
Households can buy supply from a competitive provider, and Central Maine Power or Versant Power still delivers it. Households that do not choose are placed on standard offer service.
Households that do not choose a supplier receive standard offer service, which the state sets through competitive bidding for each utility area.
- What a supplier changes: the price and terms of the energy you buy, and often the company that sends the bill.
- What it does not change: your delivery utility, your meter, outage service and the poles and wires.
Maine next to the other choice markets
In 2025, 7.3% of Maine homes bought from a retail supplier. Among the 15 choice markets on this site, that ranks 10th of 15 for the share of homes with a supplier. The average price was 27.69 cents per kWh, 61% above the US average, and the average bill was $147.67.
| State | Homes with a supplier | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 61.8% | 30.41 | $181.08 |
| Texas | 55.1% | 15.40 | $170.95 |
| Ohio | 49.8% | 16.90 | $147.74 |
| Rhode Island | 24.8% | 29.48 | $165.62 |
| Pennsylvania | 22.4% | 19.29 | $161.90 |
| Illinois | 20.7% | 17.67 | $126.59 |
| New Hampshire | 17.8% | 24.53 | $156.94 |
| Connecticut | 15.3% | 29.31 | $206.46 |
| District of Columbia | 8.8% | 21.92 | $140.05 |
| Maine | 7.3% | 27.69 | $147.67 |
| New York | 7.1% | 26.39 | $154.75 |
| New Jersey | 6.1% | 22.48 | $150.59 |
| Delaware | 5.6% | 17.15 | $157.80 |
| Maryland | 5.6% | 19.53 | $184.42 |
| Michigan | 0.0% | 20.03 | $127.17 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data), residential. A higher share of homes with a supplier does not mean lower prices.
Who delivers your power
Delivery utilities in Maine are regulated, and the largest by residential customers in 2025 were:
| Utility | Type | Homes served |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power | Investor-owned | 584,462 |
| Versant Power | Investor-owned | 137,839 |
| Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,808 |
| Kennebunk Light and Power District | Municipal | 6,723 |
| Houlton Water | Municipal | 3,907 |
| Town of Madison | Municipal | 2,447 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Cooperatives and municipal utilities may sit outside the choice program. Check who sends your bill.
Not sure who serves you? Use the find my electric company tool or check the top of your bill.
How to compare offers in Maine
Ready to switch? Read the Maine switching guide for the steps, the rules we checked and what to confirm first.
- Find your current default price and the date it will next change.
- Ask each supplier for the price, the type, the term, every fee and the early termination fee in writing.
- Compare over a full year, not one month.
- Check what happens when the term ends.
Central Maine Power and Versant Power deliver the electricity either way. A competitive provider replaces only the supply portion of the bill.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Office of the Public Advocate publish consumer information about competitive electricity providers. Ask for a written contract and check how and when the rate can change.
Five questions to ask before you sign
- What is the price per kWh, and is it fixed or variable?
- How long is the term, and what is the fee for leaving early?
- Are there monthly charges, minimum usage fees or conditions on credits?
- What happens when the term ends, and how will I be told?
- How long do I have to cancel after signing?
Your rights and where to complain
Suppliers are licensed or registered with the state, and the Maine Public Utilities Commission handles complaints. Keep a copy of your contract and any call or email confirmation. If you think you were switched without permission, tell your utility and your regulator right away.
Maine electricity provider questions
Can I choose my electricity provider in Maine?
Yes. Households can buy supply from a competitive provider, and Central Maine Power or Versant Power still delivers it. Households that do not choose are placed on standard offer service.
Who delivers electricity in Maine?
Your local utility delivers it. By residential customers in 2025, the largest delivery and utility companies were Central Maine Power, Versant Power. You cannot change your delivery company.
What happens if I do not pick a supplier in Maine?
You receive standard offer service. Households that do not choose a supplier receive standard offer service, which the state sets through competitive bidding for each utility area.
How many Maine homes use a retail supplier?
In 2025, retail suppliers served about 7.3% of Maine residential customers, or 54,329 homes (EIA Form EIA-861).
Is a supplier cheaper than the utility in Maine?
It can be, and it can also be more expensive. Compare an offer against the current default price over a full year, and read the term, the fees and what happens at renewal.