2026 Solar Guide

Maine Solar Guide

Net energy billing and community solar programs driving rapid solar growth.

7 UtilitiesAvg 18.4¢/kWh100% Net Metering

$64k+

25-Year Solar Savings

18.4¢

Avg Rate/kWh

State Incentives

100%

Net Metering Access

Maine Solar Incentives

Net Energy Billing

Supply rate credit

Monthly bill credits at supply rate for net excess generation.

Efficiency Maine

Up to $2,400

Heat pump rebates up to $2,400 and EV rebates up to $2,000.

Property Tax Exemption

Full exemption

Solar installations exempt from property tax.

Maine Utility Rates Ranked

Versant Powerinvestor_owned

$0.32/kWh

Central Maine Powerinvestor_owned

$0.27/kWh

Eastern Maine Electric Cooperativecooperative

$0.18/kWh

Madison Electric Worksmunicipal

$0.15/kWh

Houlton Water Companymunicipal

$0.13/kWh

Van Buren Light & Power Districtmunicipal

$0.13/kWh

Kennebunk Light & Power Districtmunicipal

$0.12/kWh

Maine Solar Savings

$64k+

Estimated 25-year savings at avg rate of 18.4¢/kWh

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Maine at a Glance

Total Utilities7

IOUs0

Municipals0

Cooperatives0

Lowest Rate11.6¢

Highest Rate32.0¢

Net Metering100%

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With 3 state incentives and rates averaging 18.4¢/kWh, now is a great time for Maine homeowners to go solar.

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