Full Retail
Net Metering in Maine
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Maine homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.286
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.286
per kWh
% of Retail
100%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2019-09
System Limit
Up to 5 MW
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Maine
How Maine compensates your excess solar generation
Full RetailActive
Full retail net metering for systems up to 5 MW under net energy billing. Annual true-up with credit rollover. Strong solar policy.
NEM Rate$0.286/kWh
Retail Rate$0.286/kWh
Savings GapNone
Annual True-UpYes
Source: Maine PUC, DSIRE · Effective: 2019-09
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Maine
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NEM Rate Comparison
$0.00Maine: $0.286$0.286 (retail)
Maine's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.
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