Cost to Run a Laptop in Maine
Maine's average residential electricity rate is 32.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 77% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $3.55 per month.
Per hour
1.9¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
$0.12
6 hours/day
Per month
$3.55
11 kWh
Per year
$42.57
131 kWh
By usage level in Maine
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 5.8¢ | $1.77 | $21.29 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.55 | $42.57 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.09 | $85.15 |
Maine vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Maine?
At Maine's current average residential rate of 32.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about $0.12 per day, $3.55 per month, or $42.57 per year.
Is running a laptop in Maine more expensive than average?
Yes. Maine's electricity costs about 77% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.55 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maine right now?
Maine residents pay an average of 32.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.