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York solar costs $2.85-$3.15/W in 2026, averaging $25,500 for an 8.5 kW system. CMP provides 1:1 NEB credits at $0.27/kWh, generating ~$2,754/year. No federal 25D ITC. Property tax 100% exempt. Works for seasonal homes too. Payback: ~15 years (cash) or day-1 savings (PPA).
$3.00/W
Avg Cost
$25,500
8.5 kW System
$0.27
CMP Rate (/kWh)
$2,754
NEB/Year
~15 yr
Payback
York solar installation costs $2.85-$3.15 per watt in 2026. This popular coastal resort town has a unique mix of year-round homes and seasonal properties. Both benefit from Maine's 1:1 NEB credits — solar generates savings whether you are in residence or not, since credits roll over monthly.
| Component | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Solar panels (8.5 kW) | $8,500-$10,200 |
| Inverter(s) | $2,500-$3,800 |
| Mounting and racking | $2,000-$3,000 |
| Electrical work and wiring | $2,400-$3,400 |
| Permitting and interconnection | $500-$900 |
| Labor and installation | $4,800-$6,500 |
| Design, engineering, overhead | $3,000-$4,200 |
| Total (before incentives) | $24,225-$26,775 |
The Section 25D residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025. York homeowners pay the full system cost with $0 federal tax credit in 2026.
100% property tax exemption statewide (solar adds no property tax). Sales tax exemption is unverified — verify with your installer.
York has diverse housing — from compact beach cottages at Short Sands and Long Sands to larger year-round homes in York Village, Cape Neddick, and along the Route 1 corridor. System sizes typically range from 5-12 kW, with 8.5 kW being the local average.
| System Size | Panels | Cost Range | Annual NEB | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kW | 11-12 | $14,250-$15,750 | $1,350 | ~15 yr |
| 8 kW | 18-19 | $22,800-$25,200 | $2,160 | ~15 yr |
| 8.5 kW | 19-20 | $24,225-$26,775 | $2,754 | ~15 yr |
| 12 kW | 27-28 | $34,200-$37,800 | $3,888 | ~14 yr |
* 8.5 kW highlighted as the York average. All costs before incentives. NEB based on CMP $0.27/kWh.
10,200
kWh/year (8.5 kW system)
$2,754
Annual NEB credits
~15 yrs
Payback (cash purchase)
System cost: $25,500
Year 1 NEB value: $2,754
Rate increase (est): 4-5%/year
Payback (cash): ~15 years
25-year savings: $45,000-$70,000+
ROI after 25 years: 80-170%
York has many seasonal properties — and solar works for them too. NEB credits roll over month to month, so your system generates savings even when you are not in residence. The annual true-up happens in March, offsetting your year-round CMP bill.
NuWatt's Propel financing offers $0 down with a fixed monthly payment lower than your CMP bill. Unlike a lease, you own the panels by year 5. See if you qualify at /maine/propel-solar
Maine's Net Energy Billing program gives York homeowners 1:1 retail-rate credits for every kilowatt-hour of solar electricity exported to the CMP grid. This is one of the most favorable net metering policies in New England.
Learn more about Maine's net metering in our Maine NEB Guide.
York homeowners — whether year-round or seasonal — can go solar with $0 down through Propel. Fixed monthly payment lower than your CMP bill, full ownership by year 5.
A third-party owner installs solar on your roof and captures the 30% Section 48 ITC — a credit no longer available to homeowner purchases.
Your monthly solar payment is fixed and lower than your average CMP bill. No escalators. Predictable costs while CMP rates keep rising.
Full ownership transfers to you at year 5. American-made Silfab 440W panels. Free maintenance during the lease period.
Cash purchase: $25,500 upfront, ~15 year payback, $0 federal credit.
Propel: $0 down, save from day 1, own by year 5, 30% built-in discount.
York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kittery, Kennebunk, Biddeford, Saco — all CMP territory.
York is a popular coastal resort town of approximately 13,000 year-round residents, swelling significantly during summer months. Known for Long Sands Beach, Short Sands Beach, Nubble Lighthouse (Cape Neddick), and York Village's historic district, York offers a mix of seasonal and year-round homes that are well-suited for solar.
$25,500
$0 Down
$0 Down
Compare all options in our Maine Cash vs Loan vs Lease Guide.
All southern Maine communities near York are in CMP territory with the same rates and NEB credits. Solar costs are similar across the region.
CMP | $0.27/kWh
Resort town to the north. Many seasonal homes with solar potential.
CMP | $0.27/kWh
Maine's southernmost town. Same CMP territory and NEB credits.
CMP | $0.27/kWh
CMP territory. Mix of year-round and seasonal properties.
CMP | $0.27/kWh
Coastal tourist town with similar pricing and historic district.
CMP | $0.27/kWh
Inland neighbor with larger lots and straightforward permitting.
York requires in-person permit applications at town hall. The York Village historic district has an overlay that may require design review for solar installations.
Building permit
Required. Covers structural and roof modifications.
Electrical permit
Required separately. Covers inverter and panel wiring.
Processing time
~8 business days typical (up to 10 in historic areas).
In-person required
Permits must be submitted in person at York Town Hall.
Historic district
York Village historic district may require design review, adding 2-4 weeks.
CMP interconnection
Application filed by installer. Approval 2-4 weeks.
Coastal zone
Long Sands, Short Sands, and Cape Neddick properties: marine-grade equipment and wind-load engineering required.
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