Solar Energy in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a national leader in solar energy adoption with its ambitious SMART program and comprehensive renewable energy incentives. The state offers generous rebates, tax incentives, and performance-based payments to encourage residential and commercial solar installations.
Solar Installations
125,000+
Solar Capacity
3,486 MW
Homes Powered
485,000+
SMART Program
The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program is a long-term sustainable solar incentive program to promote cost-effective solar development in the state.
Program Benefits
- Fixed monthly payments for 10 years
- Additional incentives for storage
- Low-income community adders
Eligibility
- New solar installations up to 5MW
- Residential and commercial projects
- Must be interconnected to utility grid
Additional Solar Incentives
State Incentives
- Massachusetts Personal Income Tax Credit (15% up to $1,000)
- Property Tax Exemption (20 years)
- Sales Tax Exemption
Net Metering
- Full retail rate credit for excess generation
- Virtual net metering available
- Monthly rollover of credits