Kennebec County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving Kennebec County, Maine don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Kennebec County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kennebec County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 286 significant power outages in Kennebec County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 18–23, 2023) came when flooding left 67,586 customers (77% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 26 min of power per year, less than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 13th of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 56% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kennebec County has risen recently: about 20 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 8,775 customers (10%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 18–23, 2023 | 67,586(77%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 28 – Nov 6, 2017 | 49,159(56%) | 10 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 9–14, 2020 | 42,773(48.7%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 4 | Dec 5–8, 2020 | 25,320(28.9%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2020 | 24,510(27.9%) | 2 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Kennebec County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kennebec County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ME) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power (CMP) | Investor Owned | 685,861 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Maine. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Cities in Kennebec County
Augusta, Waterville
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Kennebec County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kennebec County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kennebec County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Kennebec County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co provide electric service in Kennebec County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Kennebec County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 18–23, 2023. It peaked at 67,586 customers without power (77% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Kennebec County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 286 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kennebec County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/kennebec-county