Energy Production in Maine

14.9M MWh
Net generation
~78%
Renewable share
Hydro & biomass
Top source

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorMaineUnited States
Renewable generation share (%)7821.4

National ranking

Maine ranks #2 of 34 states by total energy production.

#1New Hampshire19,000,000
#2Maine14,900,000
#3Arizona500
#4Florida260
#5New York128
#6Washington111
#7Indiana95
#8South Dakota82%
#9Missouri75
#10Kentucky68%
#11Illinois54%
#12Minnesota48%
#13Oregon45%
#14Utah42%
#15Massachusetts26
#16Pennsylvania7.6
#17Rhode Island6.3
#18Alaska6
#19Delaware5.5
#20Texas5.4
#21Colorado5
#22Ohio4
#23North Dakota3
#24Montana2.9
#25Louisiana2
#26New Mexico2
#27Virginia1.4
#28North Carolina1.2
#29Vermont1%
#30Georgia1
#31Wyoming1
#32Michigan0.8
#33New Jersey0.6
#34Wisconsin0.3

Overview

Maine energy production relies heavily on hydropower, biomass and wind, giving the state one of the cleanest generation mixes in the country. Maine energy output remains modest in scale compared to larger industrial states.

Did you know?

  • Maine gets roughly three-quarters of its in-state electricity generation from renewable sources.

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