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Massachusetts offers one of the most powerful and structured tax incentive stacks in the Northeast. By combining federal credits with state income tax credits and direct performance payments, Bay State homeowners can drastically reduce the cost of transitioning to clean energy.
The primary driver of your upfront savings is the Federal ITC. This allows you to deduct 30% of your total gross solar and battery system cost directly from your federal income taxes. If your system costs $28,000, you are eligible for an $8,400 federal tax credit. There is no maximum cap, and the credit rolls over to the next year if your tax liability is lower than the credit amount.
Massachusetts provides a direct state-level income tax credit for primary residences. You can claim 15% of your eligible solar system costs against your Massachusetts state income taxes, up to a maximum of $1,000. This provides a clear, dollar-for-dollar reduction of your state tax burden.
Replacing the old SREC program, the SMART program is a long-term, block-based incentive program. Participating utilities (like Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil) pay you a fixed rate per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for the solar energy your system produces over a 10-year period. By installing a battery alongside your solar panels, you can earn an "Energy Storage Adder," significantly increasing your monthly cash payout.
Massachusetts completely exempts solar energy systems from the state's 6.25% sales tax, giving you an immediate discount at purchase. Additionally, under Massachusetts General Law, the added market value your solar system brings to your home is exempt from local property taxation for 20 years, meaning your annual property taxes won't increase due to your clean energy upgrade.
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