If you've been shopping around for a mini-split system in Southern Maine, you've probably experienced some serious sticker shock. You're not alone, homeowners across York, Cumberland, and Sagadahoc counties are asking the same question: why do mini-split systems cost so much to install? The short answer is yes, mini-splits are expensive, but there are specific reasons why. As Southern Maine electric experts, we've installed hundreds of these systems and we're here to pull bac

If you're a homeowner in Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, or anywhere in Southern Maine, you've probably noticed your electricity bill took a serious jump this January. You're not imagining things – residential supply rates increased from 10.61 to 12.72 cents per kilowatt-hour, which translates to about 20% more on your monthly bill. For the average household using 550 kilowatt-hours monthly, that's roughly $11 more each month, or $132 extra annually. Ouch! But here's the