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Maine rates up 42% since 2020. Lock in a lower payment with solar you OWN — not a lease, not community solar. $0 down. Fixed payments. No escalators.
CMP supply rate jumped to 12.72¢/kWh in 2026 — up 20% from last year alone. Versant is following with +23% increases. Your electric bill will keep climbing unless you lock in a fixed solar payment.
The Maine Public Advocate found customers paying MORE than without solar. Billing errors, confusing credits, and NEB reforms cutting community solar compensation 20%. Own your panels instead — no subscription surprises.
The residential ITC (Section 25D) expired, but the commercial ITC (Section 48) is still alive. Propel's hybrid structure lets a third-party owner claim the 30% credit and pass that savings into your lower payment — a 30% built-in discount.
Same system on your roof — very different outcomes over 25 years.
| Propel | Lease/PPA | Standard Loan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You own the panels | |||
| 30% tax credit benefit | |||
| Fixed payments (no escalators) | |||
| Adds value to your home | |||
| 1:1 net metering credits | |||
| $0 down | |||
| No billing surprises | |||
| Estimated monthly payment | $184 | $195→$362 | $220+ |
See estimated savings for Maine's largest metro areas.
CMP territory
Versant territory
CMP territory
Estimates based on average utility bills, $3.14/W system cost, and 30% ITC pass-through (up to 40% in energy community areas). Your actual savings depend on your usage and roof.
Maine has two investor-owned utilities with very different rates. Versant customers typically see faster payback.
~70% of Maine customers
~30% of Maine customers
NEB = Net Energy Billing. Maine rooftop solar receives 1:1 retail-rate credits. Higher utility rates = faster payback.
Beyond the ~30% ITC pass-through, Maine offers additional savings.
Solar adds value to your home but $0 to your property tax bill. Statewide exemption under 36 M.R.S. §655 — not a local option. Saves ~$381/year.
Every kWh you export earns a full retail-rate credit. Protected for rooftop solar — LD 1777 only changed community solar. Worth $2,900-$3,400/year.
Propel uses American-made Silfab panels, which may qualify for a domestic content bonus. Some Maine addresses fall in IRS energy community zones for an additional bonus. We check eligibility during your free consultation.
Check IRS energy community map60% of Maine homes still heat with oil ($3.82/gal). Pair Propel solar with an Efficiency Maine heat pump rebate ($1,000-$3,000/unit) and lock in decades of savings on both your electric AND heating bills.
See the Solar + Heat Pump guide$4,000+
saved/year on energy
CMP rates keep climbing. Lease payments escalate. Propel stays flat.
By year 25, your CMP bill would be $579/mo and a lease costs $362/mo. With Propel, you still pay $184/mo — saving over $395/mo vs. your utility.
Three steps to own your solar panels with $0 out of pocket.
60 seconds
Tell us your address and CMP or Versant bill. We design your system in under 2 minutes.
Soft credit check
Quick soft pull — won't affect your score. See your exact rate and monthly payment.
$0 down, own as early as year 5
Panels go on your roof. You start saving immediately. Buy out at year 5, 6.5, or 8 — your choice.
If system produces less than 85% of estimated cumulative kWh, the difference is covered.
All upkeep, monitoring, and necessary repairs included at no extra cost.
Protection regarding installation quality — separate from O&M coverage.
Protection against leaks at mounting points for a full decade.
Asset management for your battery, if applicable.
Access to real-time system production data for the life of the system.
Pay off early anytime — zero fees. Loan can be transferred if you sell.
Selling? Transfer the loan and ESA to the new buyer, or pay off at closing.
We'll send your custom solar design within 24 hours.
Get a free custom solar design for your Maine home. No commitment, no credit impact. We'll show you exactly what you'll save.
Propel financing provided by Concert Finance. Loans originated by Medallion Bank, Member FDIC.