Maine’s solar incentive program has become an easy target for blame in rising electricity costs—but the data in this article tells a different story. While Maine utility customers face some of the highest electricity prices in the country, the portion of their bills tied to net energy billing—the system that fairly compensates homeowners and businesses for sharing their solar energy—has actually declined in recent months. Meanwhile, the real cost drivers remain fossil fuel price volatility and transmission expenses, which make up a much larger share of utility bills. Despite political efforts to roll back net energy billing, the reality is clear: well-designed solar programs benefit both consumers and the grid. At Aspen Power, we’ve seen this firsthand, and we’re proud to be developing projects in Maine that help power local communities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egNaD_um #aspenpower #distributedgeneration #communitysolar
