How It Works
The Perks of Going Solar
Some enlightening info on how solar can help power your home or business, and save you money!
Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
A credit of 26% of qualifying project costs.
Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program
A production-based incentive that is paid directly by investor-owned electric utilities in Massachusetts to solar electric system owners. SMART was launched by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) in conjunction with participating investor-owned utilities. The selected Solar Program Administrator, CLEAResult, intakes and processes applications. Typical residential systems are eligible to participate for 10 years and will receive incentive payments monthly via checks or electronic payments. Please see the DOER SMART website and the program administrators SMART website for more information and a downloadable calculator to estimate SMART project incentives.
What is Solarize Mass
A group-buying program providing discounts for residents in participating communities.
Avoided Electricity Costs
Cost savings from the electricity generated by the solar electric system.
Massachusetts Personal Income Tax Credit
A credit of $1,000 or 15% of qualifying project costs, whichever is less.
Net Metering
Allows customers to receive credits on their utility bill for excess generation in any given month. The credits can then be applied during times when the system is not generating electricity. Net metering credit values depend on a number of factors, including system size. Residents can learn more about net metering from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.
Mass Solar Loan
A state-run program connecting homeowners with low-interest loans for solar electric systems, and additional incentives for income qualified customers.
Municipal Light Plant Solar Rebate Program
A rebate program for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems of 25 kW DC or less in certain Municipal Light Plant (MLP) service territories.
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