Kennebunk Light & Power District

Kennebunk Light & Power District serves customers in Kennebunk, Wells in Maine with a residential electricity rate of $0.12 per kWh. This is 31% below the national average of $0.168/kWh, though solar still delivers strong returns with today’s lower installation prices.

At current rates, a typical Kennebunk Light & Power District household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,257 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $1,117 annually and $40,741 over the 25-year life of the system. The estimated payback period is 21.9 years.

As a municipal utility, Kennebunk Light & Power District sets its own rates and policies independently. Kennebunk Light & Power District offers net metering, allowing solar customers to receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid. Heat pump rebates of up to $2,400 are also available.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025. State and utility-level incentives are now the primary financial benefits for homeowners going solar. NuWatt Energy handles the entire process from system design through permits and Kennebunk Light & Power District interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.