Massachusetts Solar

20 verified programs, updated 2026-08-08. 10 incentive types.

Rebate Program (9)Loan Program (2)Grant Program (2)Personal Tax Credit (1)Sales Tax Incentive (1)Property Tax Incentive (1)Corporate Tax Exemption (1)Corporate Tax Deduction (1)Solar/Wind Access Policy (1)Performance-Based Incentive (1)

Residential Renewable Energy Income Tax Credit
Personal Tax CreditResidentialJanuary 6, 2026
15%
Renewable Energy Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
Sales Tax IncentiveResidentialJanuary 6, 2026
100% exemption
Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption
Property Tax IncentiveCommercial, Industrial, ResidentialJanuary 6, 2026
100% exemption for 20 years
Excise Tax Exemption for Solar or Wind Powered Systems
Corporate Tax ExemptionCommercial, IndustrialJanuary 6, 2026
100% of the tangible property portion of the excise tax
Excise Tax Deduction for Solar or Wind Powered Systems
Corporate Tax DeductionCommercial, IndustrialJanuary 6, 2026
100%
Massachusetts Solar Easements & Rights Laws
Solar/Wind Access PolicyJanuary 3, 2025
Holyoke Gas & Electric - Residential Energy Assistance Program
Loan ProgramUtility, Residential, Multifamily ResidentialJanuary 6, 2026
Up to $10
Concord Municipal Light Plant - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Rebate ProgramUtility, Commercial, IndustrialApril 3, 2026
Lighting: Up to 50% of cost or $1,000/kW of reduced demand, whichever is less EV Charging Stations: up to $6,000 Heat Pump Water Heater: $185 - $750 Heat Pump: $2,500 - $4,500 Solar Panels: $3,125
Mass Save - HEAT Loan Program
Loan ProgramUtility, Residential, Multifamily ResidentialJanuary 6, 2026
Up to $25000
Concord Municipal Light Plant - Solar Photovoltaic Rebate Program
Rebate ProgramUtility, Commercial, IndustrialJanuary 6, 2026
$625/kW-DC
Residential & Small-Scale Solar Hot Water Program
Rebate ProgramJanuary 6, 2026
Incentive amounts vary based on multiple factors, see program description for details.
Reading Municipal Light Department - Residential and Small Commercial Solar Rebate Program
Rebate ProgramUtility, Commercial, ResidentialJanuary 6, 2026
$600 per kilowatt
Hudson Light & Power - Photovoltaic Incentive Program
Rebate ProgramUtility, Commercial, IndustrialJanuary 6, 2026
$1.20 per installed watt dc.
Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program
Performance-Based IncentiveJuly 16, 2026
Varies based on the system type
Reading Municipal Light Department - Residential and Small Commercial Solar Rebate Program
Rebate ProgramUtilityApril 3, 2026
$1,200/kW
Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department - Solar Rebate Program
Rebate ProgramUtility, Commercial, ResidentialJanuary 6, 2026
$0.80/Watt
Town of Ipswich Electric Light Department - Solar PV Rebate Program
Rebate ProgramUtility, Commercial, ResidentialJanuary 6, 2026
$0.30/W
Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant Solar Rebate Program
Rebate ProgramUtility, ResidentialJanuary 6, 2026
$0.60/W
Leading By Example Restoration Grant for Solar PV & Decarbonized Systems
Grant ProgramState GovernmentJanuary 6, 2026
Environmental Justice Adder: 10% adder to total funding
Leading by Example Solar-Decarbonization Grant Program
Grant ProgramState GovernmentJanuary 6, 2026
New Solar PV: $0.75/W - $2.00/W (depending on ownership, metering, and type of solar project) Battery Storage: $500/kWh EVSE (Level 1 and 2): $5,000/port Environmental Justice Adder: 10% adder to total funding