Electricity rates in 04640 — Hancock, ME
Homes in ZIP 04640 pay about 34.7¢ per kWh (Versant Power, Jan–Aug 2026). The Maine average is 32.1¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 34.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 04640 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 04640
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in ME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versant Power Investor Owned | 34.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $142 | 137,906 |
| Central Maine Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Hancock County | 29.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $131 | 577,955 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hancock County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Maine price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the New England region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 04640
How much does electricity cost in 04640?
About 34.7¢ per kWh for homes (Versant Power, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $313.
Who is the electric utility for 04640?
Versant Power, with about 137,906 residential customers in Maine; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in ME getting more expensive?
The Maine residential average was 32.1¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 14.1% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.