Electricity rate information for ZIP Code 04473 in Penobscot County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 04473 in Orono, ME. Compare commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 04473 to those in Maine and also tho those in the entire U.S. In addition, view data on both historical and current electricity usage in this Penobscot County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 04473 (Orono, ME) compare to rates in Maine and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 04473 of 9.09¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Maine overall.
ZIP Code 04473 vs. Maine
Maine's average residential electricity rate of 27.98¢/kWh is approximately 208% higher than the 9.09¢/kWh 04473 average rate.
ZIP Code 04473 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 99% higher than the average residential rate in 04473.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 04473, Maine, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04473 | 9.09¢/kWh | 7.23¢/kWh | 3.56¢/kWh |
| Maine | 27.98¢/kWh | 21.14¢/kWh | 15.41¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 04473. See how this Penobscot County region compares to other regions in Maine.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 04473 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Maine.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 04473 | Average ME ZIP | Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 2.13 MkWh | 0.7 MkWh | 342 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 2.28 MkWh | 0.76 MkWh | 366 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 2.49 MkWh | 0.82 MkWh | 399 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 2.89 MkWh | 0.96 MkWh | 464 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 3.12 MkWh | 1.03 MkWh | 501 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 2.87 MkWh | 0.95 MkWh | 461 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 2.49 MkWh | 0.82 MkWh | 400 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 2.2 MkWh | 0.73 MkWh | 353 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 2.06 MkWh | 0.68 MkWh | 331 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 2.4 MkWh | 0.8 MkWh | 386 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 2.58 MkWh | 0.85 MkWh | 414 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 2.21 MkWh | 0.73 MkWh | 355 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 04473 is connected to Orono, ME in Penobscot County. This Maine region currently has an approximate population of 8,185 residents and an estimated 3,149 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 04473 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
