As an Emera Maine customer, you have the option to easily pay your electric bill online through the utility’s website. Paying online provides a quick, convenient way to ensure your bill gets paid on time each month from the comfort of your home. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything to know about paying your Emera Maine electricity bill online.
Overview of Emera Maine
Emera Maine is an electric utility company that provides service to over 159,000 homes and businesses across eastern and northern Maine. They are a subsidiary of Emera Inc., headquartered in Bangor, Maine.
Emera Maine operates and maintains over 16,000 miles of power lines across their service territory. They generate a portion of the electricity sold to customers, with the remainder purchased from wholesale suppliers.
Benefits of Paying Your Bill Online
Paying your Emera Maine electric bill through their online payment system offers many advantages
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It’s fast – Online payments post instantly to your account.
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It’s convenient – Pay anytime, anywhere with an internet connection.
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Avoid late fees – Pay on time and avoid extra charges,
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Payment history – All of your payments are stored online for easy access
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Paperless – Go green by reducing paper bills and checks.
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Payment alerts – Opt-in to get reminders when your bill is ready.
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Automatic payments – Set up recurring payments so you never miss a bill.
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Secure – Emera Maine uses encryption and security measures to protect your information.
How to Pay Your Electric Bill Online
Ready to pay your Emera Maine electricity bill online? Follow these simple steps:
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Visit www.emeramaine.com
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Click on “Pay My Bill” in the top right menu
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Click on “My Emera” to log in or enroll in an online account
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Select your payment amount and payment date
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Enter your payment information and submit
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Receive payment confirmation on screen and via email
Payments made by 6 p.m. Monday – Friday are applied same day. Weekend payments are applied the next business day. Once submitted, your account overview will update to reflect the payment.
Creating a My Emera Account
To pay your electric bill online, you’ll need to have a My Emera customer account. Setting one up is quick and easy:
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Go to www.emeramaine.com and click “My Emera”
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Click on “Create New Account”
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Enter your Emera Maine account number, name, email, phone number
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Create a username and password
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Agree to the terms and submit account request
Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a verification code to complete enrollment. Enter the code online to activate your My Emera access.
Payment Methods Accepted
Emera Maine offers several ways to pay your bill online once you have your My Emera account set up:
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Debit/Credit Card – Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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eCheck – Use routing and account numbers to pay directly from your checking or savings account
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PayPal – Use your PayPal account balance or linked cards/bank account
All payment methods process instantly with immediate account credit.
Tips for Smooth Online Payments
Follow these tips each time you pay online for the best experience:
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Review payment amount before submitting to avoid errors.
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Pay a few days early to avoid late fees around the due date.
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Opt-in to paperless billing to get instant access to new bills.
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Save payment confirmation numbers in case future questions arise.
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Set up text/email reminders to avoid forgotten payments.
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Update your contact info online if your phone/address changes.
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Contact customer support with any payment issues – they’re happy to help!
Other Ways to Pay Your Electric Bill
In addition to convenient online payments, Emera Maine does offer other ways to pay your bill:
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By phone – Call 1-855-363-7211 to use the automated phone payment system.
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By mail – Send a check or money order to the payment address on your bill. Allow 7 days for processing.
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In person – Visit an authorized payment center to pay by cash, check or credit/debit card.
No matter which option you choose, Emera Maine provides multiple ways for customers to pay their electric bill. But for the fastest, most secure payment experience, nothing beats the ease of paying online through the My Emera customer portal. Sign up for an account today to get started!
