Massachusetts Solar PanelsMassCEC - Commonwealth Solar II RebatesCommonwealth Solar II, offered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) provides rebates for the installation of grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems at residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and public facilities. | Description | Details |
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| Incentive Type | State Rebate Program | | Eligibile Technologies | Photovoltaics | | Amount | $1.00 - $2.10/W DC (varies by rebate 'ladders') | | Maximum Incentive Type | Residential: $10,500; Commercial: $5,500 (per host customer), up to $250,000 per parent company. | | Eligible System Size | 1 kW (minimum) up to 10 kW (DC) |
Massachusetts Solar RebatesMassachusetts DOER - Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)Massachusetts' renewables portfolio standard (RPS) requires each regulated electricity supplier/provider serving retail customers in the state to include in the electricity it sells 15% qualifying renewables by December 31, 2020. | Description | Details |
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| Incentive Type | Performance-Based Incentive | | Eligibile Technologies | Photovoltaics | | Amount | Minimum price via Solar Credit Clearinghouse Auction: $300/MWh | | Maximum Incentive Type | 2010 compliance year: Alternative Compliance Payment Rate is $600 per MWh (~$0.600 per kWh) | | Eligible System Size | 2 MW (DC) or less |
Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax CreditThere is no maximum credit for systems placed in service after 2008. Systems must be placed in service on or after January 1, 2006, and on or before December 31, 2016. | Description | Details |
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| Incentive Type | Personal Tax Credit (Federal) | | Eligibile Technologies | Photovoltaics, Solar Water Heat, Wind, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Other Solar Electric Technologies | | Amount | 30% | | Maximum Incentive Type | Solar-electric systems placed in service before 1/1/2009: $2,000
Solar-electric systems placed in service after 12/31/2008: no maximum | | Carryover Provisions | Excess credit may be carried forward to succeeding tax year |
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