Electricity rate information for ZIP Code 04979 in Somerset County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 04979 in Solon, ME. Compare commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 04979 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 Somerset County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 04979 (Solon, ME) compare to rates in Maine and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 04979 of 6.94¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Maine overall.
ZIP Code 04979 vs. Maine
Maine's average residential electricity rate of 27.85¢/kWh is approximately 301% higher than the 6.94¢/kWh 04979 average rate.
ZIP Code 04979 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.78¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 156% higher than the average residential rate in 04979.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 04979, Maine, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04979 | 6.94¢/kWh | 4.15¢/kWh | 2.28¢/kWh |
| Maine | 27.85¢/kWh | 20.78¢/kWh | 15.89¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 04979. See how this Somerset County region compares to other regions in Maine.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 04979 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Maine.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 04979 | Average ME ZIP | Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 0.19 MkWh | 0.82 MkWh | 399 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 0.22 MkWh | 0.96 MkWh | 464 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 0.24 MkWh | 1.03 MkWh | 501 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 0.22 MkWh | 0.95 MkWh | 461 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.19 MkWh | 0.82 MkWh | 400 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.17 MkWh | 0.73 MkWh | 353 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.16 MkWh | 0.68 MkWh | 331 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.18 MkWh | 0.8 MkWh | 386 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.2 MkWh | 0.85 MkWh | 414 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.17 MkWh | 0.73 MkWh | 355 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.15 MkWh | 0.66 MkWh | 321 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 MkWh | 0.75 MkWh | 362 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 04979 is connected to Solon, ME in Somerset County. This Maine region currently has an approximate population of 866 residents and an estimated 378 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 04979 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
