Residential & Small-Scale Solar Hot Water Program

MA Rebate Program commercial industrial local government nonprofit residential schools state government federal government multifamily residential low income residential institutional

Administered by: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)

Program Details

Program ID: 4557
Effective Date: 1/1/2011
Last Updated: 1/2/2025

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors

commercial industrial local government nonprofit residential schools state government federal government multifamily residential low income residential institutional

Eligible Technologies

solar water heat solar space heat

Program Summary

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center directs customers to apply for various state and federal incentives for solar water heating. Alternative Energy Certificates (AECs)This program offers a one-time payment to homeowners installing solar hot water. A two-collector system could receive approximately 100 AECs totaling $400-$1,000.Municipal Light Plant (MLP)If you live in a town served by a Municipal Light Plant (MLP) check your MLP’s website for incentives and rebates.Mass State Tax Credits15% of the system cost as a state tax credit, up to $1,000Federal Tax CreditsInflation Reduction Act: Federal tax credit up to 30% of system cost.Financing OptionsMass Save® HEAT Loan: Up to $25,000 at 0% interest over terms of up to 7 years.

Contact & Resources

Additional Resources

http://www.masscec.com/get-clean-energy/residential/solar-hot-water

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.