Residential electricity prices in Portland, ME in May 2024 averaged approximately 20.48 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 25% more than the national average rate of 16.43 ¢/kWh (May 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Portland differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2023 to April 2024 - residential electricity prices in Portland decreased approximately 29%, from 28.64 ¢/kWh to 20.47 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Portland in April 2024 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 14.93 $/Mcf (April 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Portland natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Portland natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Portland (Maine) decreased approximately 18%, from 19.21 $/Mcf (March 2023) to 15.71 $/Mcf (March 2024). [2]
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The city of Portland (Maine) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Portland 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 Portland solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Portland 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 Portland, ME in Cumberland County has an approximate population of 66,194. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Portland, ME, or for other information related to utilities in Portland, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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