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Solar Energy in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has some of the highest electricity rates in the nation, making solar extremely attractive. The SMART program provides performance-based incentives on top of net metering.

4.1 hrs
Peak sun/day
$200
Avg monthly bill
$0.25
Per kWh
7.9 kW
Recommended system

Solar Savings in Massachusetts

Homeowners in Massachusetts with an average monthly bill of $200 could save approximately $1,800/year by going solar — that's $45,000 over 25 years.

Solar Incentives in Massachusetts

SMART program (performance-based incentive) + net metering + federal tax credit (30%). Property tax exemption for solar.
30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) — dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal income tax
Net metering available — earn credits for excess solar energy sent to the grid

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