Solar incentives / Massachusetts
Federal, state and utility programs that reduce the cost of a home solar or battery system in Massachusetts. Each record links to its source. Programs change often and can run out of annual funding — confirm current terms before relying on a number.
| Program | Value | Type | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) federal · United States |
30% of eligible system cost for property placed in service 2022–2025; 0% for installs after 2025-12-31 (terminated by the 2025 budget-reconciliation law). | tax credit | 2025-12-31 | IRS — Residential Clean Energy Credit ↗ verified 2026-08-30 |
| Massachusetts Residential Energy Credit state · Massachusetts |
15% of system cost, capped at $1,000. | tax credit | — | Mass DOR ↗ verified 2026-08-30 |
| SMART Program state · Massachusetts |
Per-kWh production payment for 10 years (utility-specific, declining; ~$55/MWh blended here). Storage adder available. | performance | — | Mass DOER — SMART ↗ verified 2026-08-30 |
Massachusetts Residential Energy Credit: 15% of system cost, capped at $1,000. SMART Program: Per-kWh production payment for 10 years (utility-specific, declining; ~$55/MWh blended here). Storage adder available.
For an average Massachusetts bill, a whole-home system runs about $17,167 net of modeled incentives, with roughly a 6.9-year payback. Run it with your own bill in the Solar Decision Engine.
Massachusetts Residential Energy Credit: 15% of system cost, capped at $1,000. SMART Program: Per-kWh production payment for 10 years (utility-specific, declining; ~$55/MWh blended here). Storage adder available. The federal residential tax credit is 30% for systems placed in service through 2025 and 0% afterward.
Yes — see the table above for the current rate and cap.
Only for residential systems placed in service on or before 2025-12-31. A 2026+ residential install does not qualify for the Section 25D credit. Details →