缅因州提议使用太阳能插座系统来降低高电费。 Maine proposes solar plug-in systems to cut high electricity bills.

缅因州家庭的电费是美国最高的,平均每月支付近140美元。 Maine households face some of the highest electricity rates in the U.S., paying nearly $140 monthly on average. 一项拟议的法案(第1730号法律)将允许居民在大约3 000美元的时间里安装多达1 200瓦的插件太阳能系统,可能每月削减43美元。 A proposed bill, LD 1730, would allow residents to install up to 1,200 watts of plug-in solar systems for about $3,000, potentially cutting bills by up to $43 monthly. 在犹他州两党太阳能法的启发下,一些州正在审议类似的立法。 Inspired by Utah’s bipartisan solar law, similar legislation is under consideration in several states. 市场预测表明,在五年内广泛采用,可将系统费用降低到600美元。 Market projections suggest widespread adoption could reduce system costs to $600 within five years. 该系统可以连接到户外出口,在停电时,通过蓄电池储存,可以连接到电力必需电器。 The system can connect to an outdoor outlet and, with battery storage, power essential appliances during outages. 公众听证会定于2026年1月6日举行, 提倡者敦促公民与立法者接触。 A public hearing is set for January 6, 2026, with advocates urging citizens to contact their lawmakers.