Boston receives approximately 4.1 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $200 in Boston, homeowners could save $1,800/year by switching to solar.
A 7.9kW solar system in Boston could generate approximately 797 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Boston residents benefit from Massachusetts's solar incentives, including smart program (performance-based incentive) + net metering + federal tax credit (30%). property tax exemption for solar.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 4.1 peak sun hours, a typical 7.9kW residential system in Boston produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $45,000 in total savings.