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
Primary Outage Risks in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Energy Sources
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Massachusetts Incentives & Rebates
Massachusetts offers the SMART program (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) providing performance-based incentives. State solar tax credit of 15% (up to $1,000). Sales tax exemption on solar. Property tax exemption for solar. Net metering available. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE, EnergySage.
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