MA Solar Incentives:
Save Thousands on Your Solar Installation
Discover how Massachusetts solar incentives can slash your energy costs
Start Saving from Day One
Immediate Energy Cost Reduction The moment your solar system goes live, your electricity bills drop. No waiting period—start saving immediately.
Lock in Predictable Energy Costs
Eliminate Rate Shock with Fixed Solar Payments Say goodbye to unpredictable utility rate hikes. Solar gives you stable, locked-in monthly payments you can count on for decades.
State Incentives & Rebates
Stack Savings with Multiple Programs Combine state rebates and Massachusetts-specific incentive programs to make solar remarkably affordable—often with $0 down.
Massachusetts Solar Incentives:
Your Complete Savings Guide
Massachusetts leads the nation in renewable energy commitment, targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. For homeowners, this means exceptional financial incentives that make solar more affordable than ever.
Through programs like SMART (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target), SREC/MREC credits, and Net Metering, Massachusetts residents can dramatically reduce installation costs while building long-term equity in their homes.
Going solar in Massachusetts delivers immediate bill relief and decades of predictable energy costs. These aren't future benefits—they start working for you from day one.
Why Massachusetts Homeowners Are Making the Switch
Massachusetts Electric Rates: Second Highest in the Nation
Massachusetts ranks just behind Hawaii for the most expensive electricity in America. Over 25 years, rates have skyrocketed—including a stunning 50% jump in 2022 alone.
Your utility bill isn't getting cheaper. But with solar, you can lock in today's rates and protect yourself from tomorrow's increases.
Solar energy shields you from utility rate volatility while delivering clean, renewable power that costs less than grid electricity.
Massachusetts electric rates graphic highlighting rising costs
6 Massachusetts Solar Incentives That Put Money Back in Your Pocket
1. Massachusetts SMART Program — 10 Years of Guaranteed Payments
Get paid for the clean energy you produce
The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program pays you fixed rates for every kilowatt-hour your system generates—guaranteed for 10 years.
- Payments deposited directly to your utility account
- Fixed rates protect you from program changes
- Stacks with other incentives
- Rewards you for producing clean energy
The SMART program turns your roof into an income-generating asset.
2. Massachusetts SREC/MREC Program — Earn Additional savings/Year
Generate renewable energy credits with every kilowatt-hour
Massachusetts Renewable Energy Credits (MRECs) reward you .03 per kWh your system produces.
- Average homeowner earns meaningful annual savings
- Credits available for up to 25 years
- Passive income from your solar investment
- Combines with $0 electric bills for maximum savings
Over 25 years, that's additional solar income.
3. Property Tax Exemption — No Tax on Increased Home Value
Your home value increases—your property tax doesn't
Massachusetts exempts solar installations from property tax assessments. When solar increases your home's value by a typical system cost, you pay additional property taxes.
- 100% exemption on solar-added value
- Permanent benefit for the life of your system
- Increases home equity without increasing taxes
- Makes solar a smart financial investment
Build equity without the tax burden.
4. Sales Tax Exemption — Save the applicable rate Instantly
No sales tax on your solar installation
Massachusetts waives the state sales tax on solar equipment and installation. On a a typical residential system, that's immediate savings.
- Applies to all solar equipment
- Reduces upfront costs
- No special application required
- Automatic savings at purchase
One less barrier between you and clean energy.
5. Mass Solar Loan Program — Low-Interest Financing
Affordable financing designed for solar
The Mass Solar Loan Program offers low-interest loans specifically for solar installations, making clean energy accessible regardless of upfront capital.
- Competitive interest rates
- Flexible terms
- Covers solar + roofing bundles
- Simplified qualification process
Finance your solar project affordably—even if you're upgrading your roof at the same time.
6. Net Energy Metering (NEM) — Get Paid for Excess Power
Turn your meter backwards and bank energy credits
Net Metering credits you full retail rates for excess solar energy your system sends to the grid. Generate more than you use in summer, then use those credits in winter.
- Full retail rate credits
- No battery required to maximize savings
- Credits roll over month-to-month
- Effectively eliminates electric bills year-round
Your solar system works harder so you don't have to.
How to Claim Your Massachusetts Solar Incentives
Sunfinity Power manages the complexity for you.
We guide you through every incentive available—state and local. Our team ensures you:
- Understand every program you qualify for
- Maximize your savings through proper documentation
- Navigate applications for SMART, SREC, and financing programs
- Access alternative options like leases or PPAs if needed
We offer $0-down solar leases and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that make solar accessible regardless of your financial situation.
With Sunfinity Power, you always get the best financial path to solar.
The Truth About "Free" Solar Panels
Solar Isn't Free—But It Can Cost Less Than Doing Nothing
Here's the reality: you won't find truly "free" solar panels. But here's what you will find:
Most homeowners pay less for solar than they currently pay for electricity.
- $0 down payment options available
- Monthly solar payments typically 40% lower than utility bills
- Fixed rates that never increase
- Immediate savings from day one
You're not getting free solar—you're replacing an expensive, unpredictable utility bill with an affordable, stable solar payment.
That's as close to "free" as energy gets.
Rooftop solar panels on suburban homes showing energy independence
Get a NEW ROOF with Your Solar Installation
The only problem better than "affordable solar"? Solar + a brand new roof for less than your current electric bill.
Sunfinity Power's exclusive Roof + Solar Bundle delivers:
- Complete roof replacement (when needed)
- Full solar installation
- Single project timeline
- One warranty covering everything
- Monthly payment lower than your current electric bill
We're the only company in Massachusetts offering fully integrated roofing and solar services. No coordinating multiple contractors. No warranty conflicts. No hassle.
One team. One project. One amazing result.
From roof assessment to solar activation, Sunfinity Power manages every detail. You get a weathertight roof optimized for maximum solar production—and you save thousands in the process.
This is how solar should be done.
Ready to Start Saving with Massachusetts Solar Incentives?
The incentives are here. The savings are real. The time is now.
Massachusetts offers some of the best solar programs in America—but they won't last forever. SMART has capacity blocks that fill up. Electric rates keep rising.
The best time to go solar was yesterday. The second best time is today.