Reading Municipal Light Department - Residential and Small Commercial Solar Rebate Program

MA Rebate Program commercial residential

Administered by: Reading Municipal Light Department

Quick Summary

RMLD's solar rebate program pays $1,200 per kilowatt DC (up to $24,000 maximum, capped at 50% of your total installed costs) for grid-connected solar systems up to 20 kW at your home or business. You must apply for interconnection approval before installation, obtain a town electrical permit, pass inspection, and submit completion documents within 180 days of final inspection—contact RMLD early to begin the process. You'll also receive credits on your utility bill for excess solar energy sent back to the grid, tracked by RMLD's bi-directional meter.

AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026

Program Details

Program ID
4605
Last Updated
1/6/2026

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors
commercial residential
Eligible Technologies
solar photovoltaics

Program Summary

RMLD offers rebates to qualifying customers who install a grid-connected solar system at their home or business that is less than 20 kilowatts (kW) in size. The RMLD will provide administrative support throughout the progression of the project. Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) offers rebates of $600/kilowatt for solar photovoltaic installations up to a maximum of $12,000 for all customer classes. Pre-approval is required and interested residential customers should contact RMLD at the onset of project interest and implementation.

Contact & Resources

Contact Email
[email protected]

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

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