Net metering in Maine (2026)
Maine uses full retail net metering — every kilowatt-hour you export to the grid is credited at the same rate you pay — the most favorable setup for solar owners, and the fastest path to a low payback period.
What it means for your solar payback
How your utility values exported energy is one of the biggest levers on solar economics. In Maine, with full retail net metering, every kilowatt-hour you export to the grid is credited at the same rate you pay — the most favorable setup for solar owners, and the fastest path to a low payback period. Combined with the local rate of 27.1¢/kWh, this shapes your payback — see the exact numbers on the Maine solar cost page.
State incentives
Beyond net metering, Maine: Full retail net energy billing. Note that the 30% federal tax credit ended for purchases on December 31, 2025 — though a lease or PPA can still pass a 30% credit through. More in our incentives guide.
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