Excise Tax Exemption for Solar or Wind Powered Systems
Administered by: Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Quick Summary
This program is for commercial and industrial businesses in Massachusetts, not homeowners. If you operate a business and install solar or wind systems for heating or climate control, your company may be exempt from the corporate excise tax on the system's tangible property value for the length of the system's depreciation period. Contact the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for eligibility details and how to claim the exemption.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 147
- Last Updated
- 1/6/2026
Eligibility
Program Summary
Massachusetts law exempts any "solar or wind powered climate control unit and any solar or wind powered water heating unit or any other type unit or system powered thereby," that qualifies for the state's excise tax deduction for these systems from the tangible property measure of the state's corporate excise tax. The exemption is in effect for the length of the system's depreciation period.
Note: For information about what constitutes the corporate excise tax, please visit the official Massachusetts website.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.