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13 October
5:06 pm

Maine has the fourth highest electricity rates in the country.

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Susan Collins, at Maine U.S. Senate General Election Debate 3 (WABI/WAGM)

5:06 pm
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Why we checked itA specific ranking claim about Maine's electricity rates that could be verified against energy data and would meaningfully inform voters about energy policy.
What we foundMaine's ranking as 'fourth highest' is accurate for recent 2026 residential rate data but was not accurate for full-year 2024 data, where Maine ranked approximately 9th nationally across all sectors.
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