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- Nearly 90% of Maine is forested, and wood products, including biomass fuels, are an important part of the state's rural economy.
- Maine had the lowest average electricity retail prices in New England at the end of 2016.
- Maine is the only New England state in which industry is the largest energy-consuming sector.
- In 2016, nearly two-thirds of Maine's net electricity generation came from renewable energy resources, with 25% from hydroelectricity, 24% from biomass (mainly wood products), and 14% from wind.
- Maine wind turbines generated three-fifths of all utility-scale wind power in the six New England states in 2016.
Last Updated: June 15, 2017
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Maine, U.S. Rankings
| Consumption | |
| Total Energy per Capita | 27 |
| Expenditures | |
| Total Energy per Capita | 7 |
| Production | |
| Total Energy | 44 |
| Crude Oil | -- |
| Natural Gas | -- |
| Coal | -- |
| Electricity | 45 |
| Prices | |
| Natural Gas | 7 |
| Electricity | 10 |
| Environment | |
| Carbon Dioxide Emissions | 44 |
Today In Energy
Northern Maine considers options to gain direct access to New England electric grid
Jan 22, 2015
Lower emissions cap for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative takes effect in 2014
Feb 03, 2014
U.S. Energy Mapping System
Reference
Other Resources
Maine Public Utilities Commission
Maine State Housing Authority, Energy Assistance Programs
Maine Governor's Office of Energy Independence and Security
Maine Public Utilities Commission, Community-Based Renewable Energy Pilot Program
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