Updated: March 2026

Electric UtilityDeregulated Market

Central Maine Power

Commercial rate guide for CMP โ€” Southern and central Maine including Portland, Augusta, Lewiston, and coastal communities. Largest electric utility in Maine. Subsidiary of Avangrid/Iberdrola.

ME

Rate Overview

Avg Commercial Rate
$0.18per kWh
Service Type
Electric
Supply Choice
Available

Rate Structure

Medium general service (MGS) and large general service (LGS) rate schedules with demand charges. Standard offer service sets default supply price through competitive bid process.

Recent Rate Changes

Rising

8.3% delivery rate increase effective January 2026 approved by ME PUC for grid r

8.3% delivery rate increase effective January 2026 approved by ME PUC for grid reliability improvements and storm restoration cost recovery

Common Billing Issues

Property managers with CMP accounts frequently encounter these billing challenges:

Standard offer pricing volatility reflecting New England energy market

Demand charges during winter heating season peaks

Estimated meter reads in rural and island communities

Net metering credit calculations for commercial solar

Storm restoration surcharges after nor'easter events

Deregulation & Supply Choice

Deregulated Market

Businesses can choose their energy supplier in this market.

โœ“Competitive supply choice is available

Maine has retail supply choice for commercial customers through competitive electricity providers (CEPs). Delivery regulated by CMP under ME PUC oversight. Standard offer sets default pricing.

Pending Rate Filings

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Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) deployment cost recovery petition pending; grid modernization surcharge under ME PUC review

Cities Served

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