Residential electricity prices in 04471 in January 2024 averaged approximately 25.89 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 68% more than the national average rate of 15.45 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 04471 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2022 to December 2023 - residential electricity prices in 04471 increased approximately 25%, from 22.44 ¢/kWh to 28.04 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 04471 in January 2024 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Orient natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 04471 (Orient, ME) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Orient (Maine) decreased approximately 21%, from 20.75 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 16.48 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]
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The ZIP code of 04471 (Orient, ME) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Orient values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Orient solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Orient levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 04471 is associated with the city of Orient, ME in Aroostook County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 04471, or for other information related to utilities in Maine, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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