The Downeast Solar Co-op (DSC) is the public education and market development project of the Maine Energy Investment Corporation devoted to solar technologies. DSC is a “one-stop shop” for product-neutral help implementing solar energy in Maine.

“Getting Started”

SolarME Solar Calculator

An interactive, web-based solar calculator for medium and large energy consumers. Check it out: here.

Basic Information

Informational handouts and videos available online
include:

• “Getting Started” -- A quick guide to first steps and considerations.
• “Buying Your Solar System” -- Financing options and determining your personal bottom line.
• “Solar Sources” -- A handout including a list of solar retailers across Maine (extended handout).
• “Solar Sources List” -- A list of solar retailers and installers in Maine (PNG file).
• “RECs for Solar Systems” -- An introduction to “renewable energy credits” for solar PV.
• “Solar Glossary” -- To make the complex language of electricity more easily understood.
• Solar Thermal Video -- Informational video on solar thermal technology produced by students at Bowdoin College and hosted by YouTube.
• Solar Electric Video -- Informational video on photovoltaic technology poduced by students at Bowdoin College and hosted by YouTube.

Visit the downloads section of this website to acquire copies of these, and other solar handouts.