Cambridge 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 $195 in Cambridge, homeowners could save $1,755/year by switching to solar.
A 7.7kW solar system in Cambridge could generate approximately 777 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Cambridge 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 7.7kW residential system in Cambridge produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $43,875 in total savings.