State Comparison
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State Profile
Energy Electricity Net Generation Megawatt Hours
EIA API
11,370,936 MWh
Total Nameplate Capacity of Generation Fleet, 2012
EIA Form 860
4,125 MW
Nameplate Capacity Built Before 1980
EIA Form 861
1,098 MW
Percent Capacity Built Before 1980
EIA Form 862
27%
Average Retail Price of Electricity
EIA API
21.74ยข/kWh
Electricity Generated from Coal
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Natural Gas
EIA API
34%
Electricity Generated from Nuclear Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Hydroelectric
EIA API
27%
Electricity Generated from Geothermal Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Petroleum
EIA API
1%
Electricity Generated from Solar Energy
EIA API
3%
Electricity Generated from Biomass
EIA API
13%
Electricity Generated from Wind
EIA API
20%
Electricity Generated from Other Sources
EIA API
2%
Name
Janet T. Mills
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Assumed Office
2019-01-02
Name
Maine Public Utilities Commission
Abbreviation
PUC
Year Established
1915
Associated ISO or RTO
ISO-NE (ISO New England)
Regulated Services
["Electricity", "Natural Gas", "Gas Pipelines and Safety", "Telecommunications", "Transportation", "Water"]
Number of Seats
3
Staff Size
65
Current Commissioner Count
3
Term Length in Years
6 Years
Term Limit
false
Name
Maine State Legislature
Session Length in Months
6
Session Start Date
2024-01-03
Session End Date
2024-04-17