Maine

Maine State Solar Policy Resources

• DSIRE Incentives Database – Maine – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Maine and across the United States
• Maine Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Maine public utilities
• Maine State Energy Office – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
• Maine State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Maine
• Maine Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Maine, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
• Natural Resources Council Maine
• Solar Panel Cost in Maine – Learn about the history of solar policy in Maine, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
• Solar Rebates & Incentives in Maine – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Maine to see what programs you can benefit from
• U.S. Energy Information Administration – Maine State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government

Maine Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview

Maine has an emerging energy storage market supported by strong solar growth and increasing deployment of battery systems.

While the market continues to develop, ongoing solar deployment and supportive policy efforts are expected to drive additional storage growth. Energy storage is playing an increasing role in enhancing grid flexibility and supporting Maine’s transition to a cleaner energy system.
 

 

Maine Energy Storage Policy Resources

• State of Maine’s Governor’s Energy Office –Maine’s energy storage goals, find energy storage reports, and explore home and small business programs.
• Energy Storage Sales and Use Tax Reimbursement – Maine energy storage sales and use tax refunds. More information: Maine Revenue Services website.
• Small Battery Management Program –Efficiency Maine’s demand management and performance incentive program for small residential and commercial battery systems.
• Energy Storage System Project Program –Efficiency Maine’s performance-rated incentives for demand-metered customers.
• Maine Long Duration Energy Storage Report – Maine report reviewing technology options, cost considerations, and scenarios for the use of long-duration energy storage.
• Energy Storage Cost in Maine – Up-to-date storage and solar-plus-storage pricing and find installers in Maine on EnergySage.
• DSIRE Maine Energy Storage Policy Database – Clearinghouse for financial incentives, regulations, and rebates for energy storage and lithium-ion technologies in Maine and across the United States.
• Maine Public Utilities Commission – Governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Maine public utilities, search for regulatory dockets, programs, and initiatives.
• Maine State Legislature – Pending, passed, and historical legislation affecting energy storage and battery systems, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Maine.