Residential & Small-Scale Solar Hot Water Program

Program Overview

Implementing Sector State
Category Financial Incentive
State Massachusetts
Incentive Type Rebate Program
Web Site http://www.masscec.com/get-clean-energy/residential/solar-hot-water
Administrator Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Start Date 02/07/2011
Utilities Town of Ashburnham, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company, Town of Holden, Holyoke City of, Nantucket Electric Co, The Narragansett Electric Co, City of Russell, Town of Templeton, Western Massachusetts Elec Co
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount Incentive amounts vary based on multiple factors, see program description for details.

Summary

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center directs customers to apply for various state and federal incentives for solar water heating.
 

This program offers a one-time payment to homeowners installing solar hot water. A two-collector system could receive approximately 100 AECs totaling $400-$1,000.

Municipal Light Plant (MLP)

If you live in a town served by a Municipal Light Plant (MLP) check your MLP’s website for incentives and rebates.

Mass State Tax Credits

15% of the system cost as a state tax credit, up to $1,000

Federal Tax Credits

 

Inflation Reduction Act: Federal tax credit up to 30% of system cost.

 

Financing Options

 

Mass Save® HEAT Loan: Up to $25,000 at 0% interest over terms of up to 7 years.

Contact

 

Address:
63 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Phone:
(617) 315-9300
E-Mail: