Boston Solar Incentives and Programs
See how Boston homeowners are saving big with solar incentives, rebates, and local programs.
See Your SavingsWhy Boston Homeowners Are Going Solar
Boston is one of the best cities in the country for solar energy savings. With some of the highest electric rates in the nation and a robust set of federal, state, and local incentives, Boston homeowners can dramatically reduce their energy costs by switching to solar.
Between Eversource net metering credits, Massachusetts MREC payments, property and sales tax exemptions, and the federal solar tax credit, the financial case for solar in Boston has never been stronger.
40%
Lower Monthly Payments
$0
Upfront Cost
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MREC Income
Federal Solar Tax Credit for Boston Homeowners
Boston homeowners benefit from the federal solar tax credit, which provides significant savings on solar installations. The value of this credit is automatically applied through solar leases and PPAs, meaning you get lower monthly payments without any extra paperwork.
This credit makes going solar in Boston more affordable than ever, especially when combined with the state and local incentives available to residents.
Massachusetts Incentives for Boston Residents
As a Boston resident, you have access to all of Massachusetts’ generous solar incentive programs. The MREC program pays you for the electricity your panels generate over 25 years. The property tax exemption means your home’s value increases without raising your tax bill. And the sales tax exemption saves you on the system purchase.
The Mass Solar Loan Program also provides low-interest financing options, making it easier for Boston homeowners to go solar regardless of their financial situation.
MREC Pays You for 25 Years
The Massachusetts Renewable Energy Credit program pays Boston homeowners a premium for every kilowatt-hour their solar panels generate — resulting in annual credits of up to $300 for a typical home.
Eversource Net Metering in Boston
Most Boston homes are served by Eversource, which offers net metering for solar customers. When your solar panels produce more electricity than your home uses, the excess is sent back to the grid and you receive credits on your Eversource bill.
These credits can offset your electricity costs during cloudy days, nighttime, or winter months when your panels produce less energy. This means you can effectively use the grid as your battery, eliminating the need for expensive home storage systems.
Boston-Specific Solar Benefits
Property Tax Exemption
Solar adds value to your home, but Boston won’t raise your property taxes for it. Your investment grows tax-free.
Sales Tax Exemption
Skip the 6.25% state sales tax on your entire solar system. That’s thousands in savings before the panels are even installed.
Net Metering Credits
Excess energy goes back to Eversource and you get credits. Use the grid as your battery — no storage needed.
City Climate Goals
Boston’s clean energy plan actively supports residential solar. Local programs and incentives keep expanding.
How Boston Solar Incentives Reduce Your Cost
A typical Boston home using 10,000 kWh per year can go solar for $0 upfront and pay about 40% less per month than their current Eversource bill. All federal, state, and local incentives are factored into the plan.
Over 25 years, the combined savings from lower monthly payments, MREC credits, and avoided rate increases can add up to tens of thousands of dollars for a typical Boston homeowner.
How It Works
Free Consultation
We assess your home, energy usage, and roof to design the perfect solar system for your Boston property.
Custom System Design
Our engineers create a solar panel layout optimized for your roof, factoring in Boston’s sun exposure and local building codes.
Permitting & Approvals
We handle all City of Boston permits, Eversource interconnection paperwork, and HOA approvals if needed.
Professional Installation
Our certified installers mount your solar system, typically completing the job in one to two days.
Inspection & Activation
After passing city inspection and receiving Eversource permission to operate, your system goes live and starts saving you money.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Boston Electric Bills Are Only Going Up
Eversource rates in Boston have risen dramatically in recent years. Lock in a lower rate today with solar.
See How Much You Can SaveWhat’s Really on Your Eversource Bill?
57% of your bill is hidden fees and charges!
Delivery Charges
Confusing charges like the "customer charge" and "energy efficiency charge" make up most hidden fees on your Eversource bill.
17%
of your bill
Distribution
Covers the poles, wires, and infrastructure that deliver power from the main line to your Boston home.
27%
of your bill
Transmission
What Eversource charges for transporting power from the supply source to local towers and lines.
13%
of your bill
Actual Supply
The electricity you actually use—just 43% of what you pay.
43%
of your bill
Solar Eliminates All These Charges
When you go solar, you no longer rely on the utility company to produce electricity—and no longer have to pay their ridiculous charges. Instead, you produce your own power with a low, locked-in solar rate.
Eliminate Your Electric Bill TodayIs Solar Really Free in Boston?
While you can’t technically get “free” solar panels, they are “free” in the sense that you can expect to pay less for solar than you already do for electricity — and it costs nothing to make the switch.
You’re swapping out an unpredictable and constantly increasing Eversource bill for a price protected solar payment that is usually about 40% lower.
Need a New Roof? Bundle and Save.
Our Roof + Solar Bundle makes it easy for Boston homeowners to get a new roof and solar at the same time. Since the roof is an essential part of the solar project, you save big by bundling.
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