# Is a heat pump worth it in Maine? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 2 Maine electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 2,
> it depends on quotes for 0, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- Maine average residential electricity: 29.6¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $1.74/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/me/

## What to know about the Maine numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in Maine yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Supplier choice**: Many Maine households buy their electricity supply from a competitive supplier. We use the utility's standard price; if you buy from a supplier, enter your total price per kWh from your bill.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Central Maine Power](https://meterwise.app/me/central-maine-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 28.7¢ | -3% | heating oil | −$2,030 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Eastern Maine Electric Coop](https://meterwise.app/me/eastern-maine-electric-coop/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 17.1¢ | -42% | heating oil | −$3,180 | heat pump ahead at any quote |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md