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Central Maine Power Standard Offer: 12.721¢ per kWh
In effect since January 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats Central Maine Power's Standard Offer at your usage.
What Central Maine Power's default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Standard Offer comes to $111.31 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Standard Offer history
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.721¢ | Jan 1, 2026 | today | Link |
How Pylon lowers your bill
Pylon watches every plan from licensed suppliers in your area, switches you to a cheaper one automatically and checks again before each contract ends. Pylon only switches you to a plan that costs less than your utility.
What you don't have to do
- No utility password. Pylon uses the account number from your bill.
- You review and sign the authorization yourself.
- Central Maine Power still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
Own a business on Central Maine Power? See Central Maine Power's business price and get yours.
Where to find your Central Maine Power account number
Your Account Number is made up of 11 or 13 digits, must lead with a 0. It's typically found at the top of your bill.
Questions
What is the Central Maine Power Standard Offer?
It's the price per kWh Central Maine Power charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 12.721¢ since January 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is Central Maine Power raising its rates?
Central Maine Power's Standard Offer has been 12.721¢ per kWh since January 1, 2026. This page shows the next price the day it's published.
When does it change next?
This page is updated when the next rate is published.
Why is my Central Maine Power bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by Central Maine Power. Supply is the Standard Offer, unless you chose a supplier. If a supplier plan ended, you may now be paying that supplier's month-to-month rate; check the supply line on your bill against 12.721¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with Central Maine Power?
Yes. Maine lets every Central Maine Power customer choose a licensed supplier. Central Maine Power keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
Other Maine utilities
- Versant Power (Bangor Hydro District) Standard Offer
- Versant Power (Maine Public District) Standard Offer
Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from Central Maine Power's published Standard Offer, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.