Maine Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
Maine utilities do not yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so live counts here are limited. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
Maine outage map by county
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Maine counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Maine power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Maine since 2014 (Oct 25 – Nov 7, 2017) left as many as 483,591 customers (58.9% of the state) without power at once, driven by high winds. The next largest (Dec 18–23, 2023) peaked at 422,186 customers (Flooding).
By EAGLE-I's count, Maine customers averaged about 20 hr 42 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2023, at 38 hr 55 min per customer.
Outages peak in December (38% of outage time). Outage time in Maine has risen recently: about 26 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 25 – Nov 7, 2017 | 483,591(58.9%) | 14 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 18–23, 2023 | 422,186(51.43%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 3–12, 2024 | 343,710(41.87%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 9–15, 2020 | 274,470(33.43%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 23–27, 2022 | 273,749(33.34%) | 5 | High winds |
| 6 | Nov 30 – Dec 9, 2020 | 218,888(26.66%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 7 | Mar 21–30, 2024 | 203,764(24.82%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 8 | Nov 2–7, 2014 | 141,966(17.29%) | 6 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Maine electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Maine, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ME) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power (CMP) | Investor Owned | 685,861 | Not reporting | |
| Versant Power | Investor Owned | 165,449 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,265 | Not reporting | |
| Kennebunk Light & Power Dist | Municipal | 7,597 | Not reporting | |
| Houlton Water Company | Municipal | 5,498 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Madison - (ME) | Municipal | 2,693 | Not reporting | |
| Fox Islands Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,151 | Not reporting | |
| EverBright, LLC | Behind the Meter | 1,670 | Not reporting | |
| Van Buren Light & Power Dist | Municipal | 1,369 | Not reporting | |
| Ahana Renewables, LLC | Behind the Meter | 883 | Not reporting | |
| Matinicus Plantation Elec Co | Municipal | 132 | Not reporting | |
| Palmetto Solar, LLC | Behind the Meter | 63 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 23 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 4 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Maine grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Maine customer went 6 hr 3 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Maine 13th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 3 hr 12 min. Customers averaged 2.24 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 42 min. Over the last five years Maine averaged 17 hr 33 min of outages per customer per year (rank 2nd).
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| Year | ME SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 213.6 | 209 |
| 2016 | 535.4 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 2492.6 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 665.3 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 908.1 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 1725 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 325.2 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 963.6 | 333 |
| 2023 | 1863 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 1748.6 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 363.4 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Maine power outage news
- Maine Turnpike Authority, Central Maine Power prepare for winter seasonfox23maine.com · Oct 30, 8:36 PM EDT
- Remembering the 2011 October snowstorm that left 160,000 Mainers without powerWGME · Oct 29, 8:00 AM EDT
All Maine counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 16 Maine counties
Maine power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Maine right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in Maine. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in Maine?
In 2025, the average Maine electricity customer was without power for 6 hr 3 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Maine 13th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.931% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Maine?
When an outage happened in 2025, Maine customers waited an average of 2 hr 42 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 2.24 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Maine?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Central Maine Power Co, Versant Power, Eastern Maine Electric Coop and others serve the most customers in Maine. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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