Solar in Massachusetts

With $68 million from the governor's office to be used for solar electricity rebates between 2008 and 2011, and with electricity rates more expensive than almost anywhere else in the country, Massachusetts is a great place to go solar.

SunRun in Massachusetts

SunRun is putting solar within reach for Massachusetts homeowners¹.

With SunRun Power Plan, you can lock in a fixed, low rate for solar power for as little as $1,000 down. Your monthly bill will work out to be about the same or slightly less than it was before solar.

If you'd prefer to eliminate your monthly bill, choose SunRun Total Solar and pay for your next 18 years of solar power using cash or home equity to go solar. Both plans come with SunRun's premium service benefits, Full System Management.

SunRun's solar plans in Massachusetts are power purchase agreements.

Massachusetts Solar Power Rebates

The Commonweath Solar Rebates program provides rebates for solar electric systems in Massachusetts. Although some homeowners may be eligible for more state money, the maximum rebate amount for most homeowners is $5,000.

If you use solar equipment manufactured in Massachusetts, not only are you supporting the local economy, but you're also eligible for up to $1,250 more in rebates.

Read more about the Massachusetts solar rebates.

Electricity Prices in Massachusetts

Most homeowners in Massachusetts already pay between 16 and 20 cents for electricity, depending on the utility company. In fact, Massachusetts was ranked as the 4th most expensive state for electricity in a recent study by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council.

Since 1990, electricity rates in Massachusetts have doubled, largely due to increasing prices for natural gas, and most of those rate increases have been since 2004. Going solar is one of the best ways to protect you and your family against expensive rate increases in the future.

Fun Facts About Solar Power in Massachusetts

• If just 10% of homeowners in Massachusetts went solar, it would create over 35,000 jobs
• You'll get 5 million web search results for "Massachusetts solar installers." SunRun only works with two. Read about our partners in Massachusetts.

1. NSTAR, National Grid, Unitil Corporation, and Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO) customers only.

Don't see your utility here? That means it's not part of the Commonwealth Solar Program. Want SunRun in your area? Tell your utility you want them to pay into the Massachusettes Renewable Energy Trust (MRET). You can still request a quote and we'll let you know when SunRun's available in your area.

More Information

• Contact SunRun to find a solar solution for your home.
• Learn more about SunRun Power Plan.
• Not in Massachusetts? Read about solar in Arizona and solar in California.