Residential electricity prices in Caribou, ME in May 2025 averaged approximately 27.91 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 60% more than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (May 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Caribou differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2024 to April 2025 - residential electricity prices in Caribou increased approximately 37%, from 20.48 ¢/kWh to 28.11 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Caribou in May 2025 averaged 4.56 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 76% less than the national average rate of 19.18 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Caribou natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Caribou natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Caribou (Maine) decreased approximately 100%, from 16.20 $/Mcf (April 2024) to 0.00 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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The city of Caribou (Maine) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Caribou 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 Caribou solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Caribou levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Caribou, ME in Aroostook County has an approximate population of 8,189. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Caribou, ME, or for other information related to utilities in Caribou, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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