Bitcoin Mining Profit in Maine
At Maine's average industrial electricity price of 14.88¢ per kWh, a 200 TH/s machine using 3,500 W would lose about $5.95 a day at today's hashprice ($33.41 per PH/s a day, bitcoin $76,763). At the household price of 27.69¢ it would lose $16.71 a day. Break-even: 7.80¢ (US) per kWh. Maine ranks 54 of 64 US states and Canadian provinces for mining on electricity cost.
Network and price Nov 2, 2026, 20:53 UTC · electricity: EIA Electric Power Annual 2025, Table 2.10
Your mining profit in Maine
Assumes 144 blocks a day, today's fees per block and no change in difficulty or price. Hardware, cooling, hosting and taxes are not included. Example machine: 200 TH/s at 3,500 W (17.5 J/TH).
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Bitcoin Mining in Maine: FAQ
Is bitcoin mining profitable in Maine?
At today's numbers, not at the average industrial rate: a 200 TH/s machine would lose about $5.95 a day. At household rates it would lose $16.71 a day. Miners with cheaper contracts or more efficient machines do better.
How much does electricity cost in Maine?
The US Energy Information Administration's 2025 averages for Maine: 27.69¢ per kWh for homes, 20.86¢ for businesses and 14.88¢ for industry (US average: 17.23¢, 13.37¢ and 8.51¢).
Is bitcoin mining legal in Maine?
Yes. We found no state law aimed specifically at bitcoin mining in Maine; local zoning and noise rules apply as for any industrial or data-centre use.
What is the break-even electricity price for mining?
7.80¢ (US) per kWh for a 17.5 J/TH machine at today's hashprice; about 10.50¢ for a 13 J/TH machine. It changes every day with the price, fees and network hashrate.
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