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Maine just gave you the right to own your power.

Jul 15, 2026 · LD 1730

LD 1730 signed April 6, 2026 by Governor Janet Mills. Takes effect ~July 15, 2026 (90 days after legislature adjourns).

Sol Country recommendation for Maine renters
Craftstrom 800W Kit
Maine has one of the highest electricity rates of any signed state at ~$0.200/kWh. An 800W kit makes strong economic sense - and the law takes effect July 15, 2026.
Annual savings~$174/yr
Payback period~4.6 years
State limit1,200W maximum
EffectiveJuly 15, 2026
Maine's law takes effect in weeks - Sol Country has kits available now.
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Building types in Maine

Where will yours go?

Apartment balcony
Most common Maine setup. Railing-mounted panels work for most balconies.

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.

Rooftop access
Single-family homes and townhouses in Maine. Highest production potential.
Rear yard / patio
Ground-mount or patio-frame setup for renters with private outdoor space.
Fire escape - NOT RECOMMENDED
Fire escapes must remain clear under municipal code in nearly every Maine city.
Maine law

Law specifics

LD 1730
Signed
April 6, 2026
Effective
July 15, 2026
Limit
1,200W
Landlords cannot prohibit compliant installations
UL 3700 certification required
No utility approval needed
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Utility programs

Central Maine Power / Versant Power programs

Efficiency Maine - Statewide rebates for heat pumps, weatherization, batteries
Maine Community Solar - Available now
Maine PACE financing - Low-cost loans for energy improvements
Cities

Find your Maine city

Portland (coming soon)
Federal + State Rebates

Efficiency Maine + federal HEAR

Maine 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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The law

Maine plug-in solar
is legal.

Bill
LD 1730
Effective
Jul 15, 2026
Legislative progress - stage 5 of 5
Signed into law
Key provisions
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420W no-permit tier; up to 1,200W with certified electrician
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Tenant rights protections
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PUC required to publish standard installation guide
Disclaimer
Educational only - not legal advice. Verify with your utility, AHJ, and HOA.
Shop Maine kits
We ship to your door. Kits with UL-listed components; UL 3700 pending.
Available kits in Maine

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.

APSYSTEMS
EZ1-M 800W
800W microinverter
$1,299
UL 3700 PENDING
CRAFTSTROM
Smart Kit 395W
395W single panel
$1,499
UL 3700 PENDING

Sol Country Exclusive

CRAFTSTROM KITS

US-focused plug-in solar with UL-listed components and UL 3700 system certification in progress.

CraftStrom current promotion

20% off all kits — available to all customers on craftstrom.com

Sol Country exclusive — extra

Additional 5% off when you book an advisor call + use code SOLCOUNTRY5

Combined saving: 25% off for Sol Country visitors who book an advisor call.

KitApprox. full priceAfter 20% (everyone)After extra 5% (Sol Country)
800W~$1,900~$1,520~$1,444
1,200W~$2,400~$1,920~$1,824
1,600W~$3,000~$2,400~$2,280
2,000W~$3,600~$2,880~$2,736

The 20% reduction is CraftStrom's current site-wide promotion. The additional 5% requires booking an advisor call and using code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout.

1. Book your free advisor call

Visit CraftStrom's site and book a free advisor call. Their team can answer installation-specific questions, help you pick the right wattage for your space, and confirm which tier applies under your state's law. The 20% discount applies automatically on their site.

2. Use code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout

After your advisor call, enter SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout for an additional 5% off the already-discounted price.

Choose your kit below, then use the advisor booking popup on CraftStrom's site to schedule your call — apply code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout for the extra 5%.

BOOK A CALL + GET THE 800W KIT →BOOK A CALL + GET THE 1,200W KIT →BOOK A CALL + GET THE 1,600W KIT →BOOK A CALL + GET THE 2,000W KIT →

Sol Country earns a commission on CraftStrom purchases made with code SOLCOUNTRY5. The 20% site-wide discount is offered by CraftStrom to all customers. The additional 5% is Sol Country's exclusive arrangement. Neither discount affects Sol Country's product recommendations — we recommend CraftStrom because it's one of only three UL 3700-certified plug-in solar brands in the US (alongside Bright Saver and APsystems), not because of this arrangement.

Community solar in Maine

No balcony?
No problem.

Community solar may be available in Maine - no equipment, no installation, $0 upfront.

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Tax incentives & savings

Maine incentives
stacked.

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Sales tax exemption on solar equipment
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Efficiency Maine rebates for qualifying systems
Federal & state context (2026)

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

Utility interconnection.

View Maine's utility interconnection guidance.

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