How expensive is electricity on Monhegan and how does that compare with the national average?
In September 2008, electric rates on Monhegan increased from 55 cents/kWh to 70 cents/kWh. Islanders currently pay the highest rate in Maine and one of the highest in the country. Due to the high costs of maintaining a stand-alone grid, transmission and distribution (T&D) accounts for 30-40 cents of that rate. Energy costs make up a significant portion of island household budgets.
