Massachusetts Residential Guide to Solar Electricity
Solar electric systems, also known as solar photovoltaics or solar PV, convert sunlight into electricity through an array of panels that connects to a building''s electrical system and/or the electrical grid.
Overview
Click on the appropriate Electric Distribution Company (EDC) application portal link below to get started with your SMART application.
Presentation
The survey included both a quantitative Excel cost component for bottom-up modeling, as well as a qualitative questionnaire about MA-specific costs and stakeholder involvement in the MA
MDPU 1543 SMART Provision 09.10.2024
2.8 Community Shared Solar Tariff Generation Unit shall mean a Solar Tariff Generation Unit that provides electricity or bill credits to three or more Customers.
Solar Rebates in Massachusetts: How to Save on Your Solar
Taxpayers in Massachusetts who install solar panels are eligible for tax credit valued at up to 30% the installation cost. In Massachusetts, net metering credits you for any excess energy your solar panels
Free Massachusetts Solar Incentives: Claim Solar Panels (Open
Massachusetts offers residents and businesses clean energy incentives to install solar panels and invest in clean energy vehicles. In combination with federal tax credits for green energy,
Calculating SMART Incentives for New Residential Solar Photovoltaic
Under the SMART program, residents and businesses can qualify to receive incentives for solar PV installations in the form of what are known as “tariffs,” which are credits that appear on the
MODEL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND PERMITTING
This model-permitting guide provides background and guidance for Massachusetts electrical code officials, wire inspectors, and solar developers inspecting and permitting solar PV installations.
Solar in Massachusetts: 2025 Homeowner''s Guide to Costs,
Massachusetts consistently ranks among the top 15 U.S. states for solar adoption (SEIA). That''s thanks to a potent mix of: High electricity rates (averaging 30.4 ¢/kWh, among the
Massachusetts Solar Incentives and Tax Credits in 2026
Massachusetts has strong solar incentives, including the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target, that can help homeowners save on their installation costs. Read our guide to learn which
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