Residential Customers
For customers with the capacity to heat at least 50% of their residence with electricity, Bangor Hydro has the most competitive electric delivery heat rates in Maine. Check below for the delivery rates that may apply to your usage. Please note, customers must still purchase their electricity from either a competitive electricity supplier or the Standard Offer. The cost of electricity supply is NOT included in the information provided below. 
Residential Heating Service 
Requirements: At least 50% installed capacity exists for... 
Electric resistance space heating
Electric heat pump system
Electric thermal storage space heating
Minimum Charge:
$6.82 for first 100 kWh or less/month plus $0.02177per kWh
Energy Charge:
Heating Season $0.08997/kWh for 101 - 700 kWh
(October 1 - April 30) $0.05953/kWh in excess of 700 kWh
   
Non-Heating Season $0.08997/kWh in excess of 100 kWh
(May 1 - Sept 30)
 
Prices Include $0.02177 per kWh for Transmission Service
Residential Time-of-Use Thermal Storage 
Requirements: 
Separately metered electric thermal storage devices.
Installation subject to inspection for proper sizing for space being heated.
 
Minimum Charge: 
No monthly charge
Energy Charge:  Nov - Feb  Mar - Oct 
Peak (7 a.m. to 12 p.m.and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)** $0.267735/kWh $0.261075/kWh
 
Shoulder (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) $0.024625/kWh $0.024625/kWh
Off-Peak (8 p.m. to 7 a.m.) $0.021895/kWh $0.021895/kWh
** Weekdays only
(On weekends and holidays, Peak is charged at Shoulder rate.) 
Prices Include $0.02177 per kWh for Transmission Service
For further information please contact us at 947-2414 or 1-800-499-6600.
'Last Updated: March 1, 2012