What’s driving up Maine’s energy bills? Natural gas.

Mainers pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country — only five states had higher residential prices in November 2025. They also spend a lot to heat their homes, given the prevalence of expensive fuel oil. Possible solutions to the problem of high energy costs are developing clean power, investing in load-flexibility strategies, and continuing to push for home-heating electrification, concludes the report, which was prepared by The Brattle Group.