MA ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for Massachusetts
Massachusetts has high electricity costs and strong incentive programs, making solar and battery backup both practical and cost-effective.
Massachusetts Grid Reliability
Reliability Score
6/10Low Risk
Avg. Outages / Year
0.7Avg. Duration
5hAvg. Electricity Rate
31.2¢per kWh · Source: EIA 2026-01
Less reliableMore reliable
Primary Outage Risks in Massachusetts
Nor'easters
Ice storms
Hurricane remnants
Heat waves
Massachusetts Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
MassachusettsIncentives & Rebates
Massachusetts offers SMART program incentives and battery storage rebates. High electricity costs make solar very cost-effective. 30% federal tax credit applies.
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