Massachusetts Solar Incentives
& Tax Credits 2026
Massachusetts solar owners: SMART 3.0 battery incentives and Connected Solutions rebates. Discover 5 programs that could save you $5,000–$10,000+ on your solar investment.
Potential Savings
$5,000–$10,000+
Programs Available
5
Avg System Size
7.2 kW
Net Metering
Moderate
Available Incentives & Programs
All current solar incentives for Massachusetts homeowners
State Solar Tax Credit
15% up to $1,000
Massachusetts offers a 15% state tax credit on solar system costs, capped at $1,000.
SMART 3.0 Battery Incentive
Meaningful incentive
The SMART 3.0 program heavily favors solar + battery paired systems with incentives reviewed yearly by DOER.
Connected Solutions Battery Rebate
$100/kWh
Rebate for sharing battery capacity. Example: 15 kWh battery = $1,500 rebate. Limited to Duracell, Emporia, and Tesla batteries.
Sales Tax Exemption
Full exemption
No state sales tax on solar systems.
Property Tax Exemption
20-year exemption
20-year exemption from increased property taxes due to solar.
Net Metering in Massachusetts
Net metering available with credits at or near retail rate. Monthly credit rollover. Some caps on total net metering capacity by utility territory.
Battery Storage Opportunity
SMART 3.0 heavily favors paired solar+battery systems. Combined with the Connected Solutions $100/kWh rebate, adding battery storage delivers strong ROI.
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