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Massachusetts Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Massachusetts homeowners in 2026.
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Residential Clean Energy Credit lets you claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit against your federal income taxes. On a $16,801 system, that's a $5,040 credit.
- ✅ No dollar cap — applies to full system cost including installation
- ✅ Available through December 31, 2032
- ✅ Unused credit can carry forward to future tax years
- ✅ Applies to batteries added at the same time as solar
$1,000
Massachusetts State Incentive
Massachusetts offers a 15% state tax credit up to $1,000 plus SMART program.
Net Metering in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Eversource MA, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.248/kWh
Top Utility
Eversource MA
Utility Net Metering Policies in Massachusetts
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource MA | $0.248 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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