Penobscot County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving Penobscot 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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Penobscot County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Penobscot County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 369 significant power outages in Penobscot County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 10–15, 2020) came when flooding left 65,190 customers (74% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 44 min of power per year, close to the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 11th of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 103 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Penobscot County has held roughly steady recently: about 22 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 1,378 customers (1.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 10–15, 2020 | 65,190(74%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 27 – Nov 3, 2017 | 61,301(69.6%) | 8 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 18–24, 2023 | 59,742(67.8%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 1–7, 2014 | 39,495(44.8%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 31 – Nov 5, 2019 | 37,487(42.5%) | 6 | 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 Penobscot County?
Electric companies with service territory in Penobscot County (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 |
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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Penobscot County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Penobscot County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Penobscot 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 Penobscot County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co, Versant Power, Eastern Maine Electric Coop provide electric service in Penobscot County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Penobscot County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 10–15, 2020. It peaked at 65,190 customers without power (74% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Penobscot County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 369 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 103 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Penobscot County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/penobscot-county