How to Pay Your Central Maine Power Bill

Having reliable electricity is something most of us take for granted. But behind the scenes Central Maine Power works 24/7 to generate transmit, and deliver power across thousands of miles to homes and businesses in Maine. As customers, paying our electric bill fully and on time is how we uphold our end of the bargain. Read on for a guide to paying your Central Maine Power bill conveniently online, by mail, by phone, or at authorized pay stations.

Why Paying Your Electric Bill Matters

It’s easy to forget about mundane bills like utilities when life gets busy But paying your Central Maine Power bill isn’t just about avoiding late fees or disconnection – it’s central to supporting the electric grid we all rely on.

Your electric payments allow Central Maine Power to:

• Maintain power plants, transformers, poles, wires and other infrastructure
• Expand renewable energy from solar, wind, and hydro sources
• Purchase fuel to generate electricity
• Support around-the-clock operations of the grid
• Provide metering, billing, outage response and other services
• Assist income-qualified customers through bill discount programs

When accounts become past due, critical maintenance and improvements get deferred. Pay your share of the costs on your monthly electric bill to help keep the lights on for all Maine families.

Paying Your Bill Online

Online through their account portal is the fastest and easiest way to pay your Central Maine Power bill. You can either log in to an account you already have or make a new one.

Through the online portal, you can:

• Check your current balance
• View bill history and usage
• Make one-time payments
• Set up recurring auto-pay
• Update your payment method
• Report power outages
• Monitor payment history

Accepted payment methods include credit card, debit card, or bank account. A processing fee does apply to online and auto-pay options. You’ll receive instant email confirmation when your payment is made electronically.

Paying by Mail

To pay your CMP bill by physical check, you can send payments to:

Central Maine Power
PO BOX 847810
Boston, MA 02284-7810

Mail your check along with the payment slip from your latest bill. Be sure to write your 15-digit account number clearly on the check. Allow 5-7 business days for mailed payments to process in order to avoid late fees.

Though mailing a check takes more effort than electronic payments, it provides a helpful paper trail for your records. Just be diligent about sending checks in a timely manner.

Paying by Phone

You can also pay your Central Maine Power bill conveniently over the phone using CMP’s automated payment system. Call 1-800-750-4000 and follow the prompts to make a payment.

You’ll need to enter your 15-digit account number and specify the amount to pay. Choose to pay by credit card, debit card, or electronic check. Phone agents are also available weekdays from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM if you need live assistance.

Paying at Authorized Pay Stations

For cash payments, Central Maine Power has partnered with local businesses to offer authorized pay stations where you can pay your electric bill in person.

Bring your latest bill and visit one of over 200 approved Western Union or MoneyGram locations to make a cash payment. Payments made by 5:00 PM will post to your account that day.

This provides convenient in-person payment options, especially for customers without bank accounts. However, pay station payments do have added service fees.

Avoid Late Payments

However you choose to pay your CMP electric bill, be sure to pay the full amount owed by the due date each month. Late payments incur a penalty equal to 1.5% of the overdue balance.

Frequent late payments can result in electricity shut-off (with additional fees to restore service). Set up reminders to pay on time and reach out early if you expect difficulty paying your bill. Maintaining a current account allows you to avoid extra fees and keep the power flowing to your home.

We All Play a Role

Having instant, reliable electricity is not something to take for granted. It takes substantial infrastructure, skilled workers, and responsible customers. Do your part by paying your Central Maine Power bill fully and on time each month. Take advantage of the variety of payment options available to fit any schedule or preference.