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How It Works

Community solar can be confusing. Our goal is to make it simple. 

Estimate Your Savings   

Save in Four Simple Steps

1

Become a Member

You can sign up today for $0. With no upfront costs, you don't have to pay until you start saving on your electricity bills.

2

Get Assigned

When a spot opens up, we’ll assign you to one of our solar projects. You will be notified at least two months before any changes to your account. 

When will I get assigned?  

3

We Generate

Electricity generated by our projects is applied to your electricity bill as credits. You will never receive more credits than you need.

How does billing work?  

4

You Save

We send a bill that includes discounts on your total electricity costs. Your bill will never be more than what it would be without solar.

How much can I save?  

✽  Project Assignment

When will I get assigned to a solar project?

Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Members 

Get assigned to Forest Keep Solar Farm in Harrison, Maine. Sign up today and start saving in about 2 months. Learn more and verify your income  

All Other Members

We're developing more projects statewide. Sign up today and get assigned to projects in the second half of 2026.

✽  Billing

How does billing work?

MCPC Community Solar Billing


You'll still get a bill from Central Maine Power (CMP) every month, but your bill will be much lower including just your service charge (currently $30.21 for residential customers) and any other fees. 

We'll send you a Maine Community Power Cooperative (MCPC) bill every month for the cost of the solar credits, the amount owed CMP, including your discount and savings.   

You can ignore your CMP bill and pay only your MCPC bill. We forward your payment to CMP on your behalf and include all discounts, so you only have to pay one bill each month.

 Want to learn more about how billing works?  Read more  

Questions? Contact our team at support@mainecommunitypower.com

MCPC
$ 85.00

With MCPC, we'll bill you for your solar credits and the amount owed to CMP. You pay one bill, we handle it.

  • Full Price CMP Bill:   $100.00
  • MCPC Discount (15%): $ - 15.00
  • You Pay CMP: $0.00
  • You Pay: $85.00

Your MCPC Bill
Central Maine Power
$ 100.00

Without community solar, you pay the full price for your electricity every month. No discount, no savings.

  • Service Charge:   $30.21
  • Delivery:   $32.83
  • Supply: $36.96
  • You Pay: $100.00
CMP Bill Without Community Solar

✽  Savings

How much can I save on my electricity bills?

Get the biggest discount on your electricity bill. Our solar projects offer fixed, stable costs that protect you from electricity rate hikes.

Unlike other providers who only discount the usage portion of your bill, we apply discounts to both energy usage and fixed charges, including CMP's fixed delivery charge. This means greater relief and protection against further rate hikes. Estimate your savings  

Alternative delivery rates include the Residential Electric Technology Rate, Residential Time of Use (TOU) Rate, etc. 

Customers enrolled in alternative delivery rates will likely still save on their electricity costs by subscribing to our community solar program. However, the exact amount you’ll save is dependent on your specific delivery rate and your household’s electricity usage patterns.

  Enrolled in an alternative delivery rate?     Learn more  

Because LIHEAP and LIAP benefits are applied directly to your utility bill, adding a community solar subscription can sometimes leave some of your benefits unused.

If you receive LIHEAP or LIAP, we will contact you before assigning your account to a solar project to ensure we'll actually save you money. We will not assign your account if it could increase your electricity costs.

Receiving LIHEAP or LIAP benefits?     Learn more  

Many homes and businesses generate most, but not all, of their annual energy needs with solar panels. You can participate in our community solar program to cover the remainder of your energy usage. 

You will not pay for solar credits in months when your self-generation offsets your full electricity usage.

Residential and small business customers with solar panels (self-generation) will receive a discount on their electricity usage costs, not including the fixed delivery service charge.
Have rooftop solar?     Estimate your savings  

Yes. Our team is here to help every step of the way. 

If you have questions about how much you can save with our community solar program, email us at support@mainecommunitypower.com.​

Choose Your Discount


20%: Income-Eligible
Available for low- to moderate-income households, subject to verification. Learn more  

15%: Standard
Our default discount for residential members

10%: Small Businesses
All small businesses receive 10% off

Estimate Your S​​​​​​avings