Maine just gave you the right to own your power.
LD 1730 signed April 6, 2026 by Governor Janet Mills. Takes effect ~July 15, 2026 (90 days after legislature adjourns).
Where will yours go?
Hang one or two panels from your balcony railing using UL-listed rail-mount hardware.
Plug-in to a standard 120V outlet within reach of the inverter cable (typically 10-25 ft).
No drilling, no roof access, no permit if you're under your state's no-approval tier.
Law specifics
Central Maine Power / Versant Power programs
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Maine participates in the $450 million five-state Heat Pump Accelerator launched February 2026 (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, and New Hampshire). This supplements Maine's existing programs rather than replacing them. Ask your installer about Accelerator-funded incentives when requesting quotes.
Source: NuWatt Energy Connecticut guide, August 2026.
Efficiency Maine + federal HEAR
HEAR activeMaine has one of the strongest heat pump rebate stacks in the country — Efficiency Maine plus active federal HEAR. See how the two programs pair by income tier:
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Kits legal under
LD 1730.
Plug-in solar kits within Maine's legal limit. UL-listed components; UL 3700 system certification pending across the category.
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Certification status: CraftStrom (UL certified — Sol Country is verifying the specific certification level against UL 3700 system requirements. Check craftstrom.com for current certification documentation.) Some sources describe CraftStrom as ETL listed to UL 1741 and IEEE 1547, which is not the same as UL 3700 system certification. We'll update this note as soon as CraftStrom confirms directly.
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No balcony?
No problem.
Community solar may be available in Maine - no equipment, no installation, $0 upfront.
Maine incentives
stacked.
Federal residential solar credit (Section 25D) is no longer available for owned residential systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025. Section 48E remains available for leased / third-party-owned systems through Dec 31, 2027.
Utility interconnection.
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FIND MY POWER →Balcony solar laws in other states
Track where plug-in solar stands across the U.S. - passed, awaiting signature, or advancing through committee.
- Colorado balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB26-1007
- Connecticut balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB 5340 / Public Act 26-127
- Maryland balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB 1532
- New Hampshire balcony solar lawLaw passed · SB 540
- Utah balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB340
- Vermont balcony solar lawLaw passed · S.202
- Virginia balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB395
- Arizona balcony solar bill2026 session closed · Previously advancing
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