Solar Panels in Alfred, ME

Alfred, Maine residents are served by Central Maine Power, which charges $0.27 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 59% above the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $2,884 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Alfred can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $2,563 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $93,452 in total savings. The estimated payback period is 9.5 years.

Central Maine Power is an investor-owned utility serving Alfred and surrounding communities. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Central Maine Power. Heat pump rebates of up to $3,000 are also available for Alfred homeowners.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025, making state and utility incentives more important than ever. NuWatt Energy installs solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery storage directly in Alfred—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Central Maine Power interconnection.