Maine Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Maine, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
37
laws and incentives in Maine related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
1,218
stations in Maine with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 1 | 0 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 0 | 0 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 1,135 | 73 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 0 | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 7 | 2 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions
Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide through a network of more than 75 coalitions.
Maine has 1 coalition:
Contact a local coalition or regional manager for project assistance or to connect with other local stakeholders.
Transportation Fuel Consumption
Source: State Energy Data System based on beta data converted to gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) for the transportation sector (which includes more than highway vehicles) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Vehicles Registered in 2023
| Electric (EV) | 7,400 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 7,600 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 33,600 |
| Biodiesel | 12,000 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 104,500 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 0 |
| Propane | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 1,036,100 |
| Diesel | 26,900 |
| Unknown Fuel | 7,900 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
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Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of July 2024
| Fuel | New England Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $3.69/gallon | $3.36/GGE | $3.73/gallon | $3.39/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $3.77/gallon | $3.73/GGE | $4.02/gallon | $3.98/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $3.55/gallon | $5.01/GGE | $2.99/gallon | $4.22/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $3.76/GGE | $3.76/GGE | $2.92/GGE | $2.92/GGE |
| Propane | $3.60/gallon | $4.97/GGE | $3.42/gallon | $4.72/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.57/gallon | $3.57/GGE | $3.53/gallon | $3.53/GGE |
| Diesel | $4.09/gallon | $3.68/GGE | $3.87/gallon | $3.48/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the New England PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Acadia National Park
- Drive Electric USA 2
- Guaranteeing Access to Underserved and Marginalized Populations by Building Employment Opportunities (GUMBO)
- Northeast Electric Highways Study
- Northeast Electric Vehicle Initiative
- Removing Barriers, Implementing Policies and Advancing Alternative Fuels Markets in New England
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- Maine Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Maine State Energy Office
- Maine Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Maine – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Toolbox (EVI-X)
- State Electrification Planning and Funding