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Central Maine Power solar interconnection: what it requires before you energize

ME · checked 2026-07-03 · plug-in live July 2026 · request an update

How does Central Maine Power detect unpermitted backfeed?

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What happens if they catch you?

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Small and DIY interconnection requirements

Maine net energy billing, kWh credits. Interconnection application and signed agreement before energizing. documented

Plug-in law took effect this month, two tiers: under 420 W needs no electrician and no utility notification, 420 to 1200 W needs a licensed electrician. First state with the two-tier split. documented

sources: Maine PUC net energy billing

Verify your export before Central Maine Power does

Central Maine Power nets your exports, but the meter still logs every reverse-flow interval, including ones you didn't plan. Worth knowing your real number before they do.

Clamp meter on the grid input · energy monitor on the export register

Building battery-first or zero-export anyway? Craftstrom · EZ-1 · EG4

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Related: FPL (FL)

Planning a zero-export or plug-in setup here? See the zero-export reality check and equipment notes.

Every claim above is evidence-graded: documented means it traces to the tariff or the utility's own filings, reported means a dated community report. The full table covers 60 utilities: see all of Gridrules.