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LD 515

An Act To Reverse Recent Changes Made To The Law Governing Net Energy Billing And Distributed Generation

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dick Campbell and 9 co-sponsors

Bill reverses recent changes to Maine's net energy billing rules for distributed solar and renewable generation, restoring prior customer compensation rates for grid-fed electricity.

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Bill Summary · LD 515

Legislative bill overview

LD 515 seeks to reverse recent legislative changes to Maine's net energy billing (NEB) and distributed generation policies. The bill would restore previous rules governing how customers with rooftop solar and other distributed energy resources are compensated for excess electricity they feed back to the grid.

Why is this important

Net energy billing policies directly affect the economics of residential solar installations and distributed renewable energy adoption. Changes to these policies impact both individual homeowners' return on investment for solar systems and Maine's broader clean energy goals, while also affecting utility revenues and electricity rates for all ratepayers.

Potential points of contention

  • Solar industry economics: Reversing recent changes may make solar installations more financially attractive to homeowners, but opponents argue the previous policy was unsustainable for utilities and ratepayers
  • Cost allocation among ratepayers: Disputes over whether distributed generation customers should receive full retail rates or different compensation, and how costs/benefits should be shared across all utility customers
  • Regulatory balance: Tension between promoting renewable energy adoption and ensuring utilities can maintain grid infrastructure and serve all customers affordably

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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