Leading by Example Solar-Decarbonization Grant Program
Administered by Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
This grant program is not available to homeowners—it exclusively funds solar, battery storage, and EV charging installations at Massachusetts state government facilities and campuses to reduce their operating costs and meet state decarbonization goals.
Contractors can bid on or partner with Massachusetts state agencies and campuses on solar PV, lithium-ion battery storage, and Level-2 EV charging projects funded through this grant program, which aims to support affordability and accelerate clean energy deployment across state facilities.
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources administers this grant to fund integrated solar PV, battery energy storage, and EV charging at state government facilities, targeting decarbonization and grid stability while helping Commonwealth agencies reduce energy costs and meet state clean energy targets.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22772
- Expires
- 6/30/2027
- Last updated
- 1/6/2026
Eligibility
- Sectors
- state government
- Technologies
- solar photovoltaics lithium-ion level-2 electric vehicle service equipment
Incentive amount
$25,000,000
Program summary
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' (DOER) Leading by Example Solar-Decarbonization Grant Program aims to support the affordability of new integrated solar PV installations at state facilities that will assist Commonwealth agencies and campuses to reduce energy costs while also supporting the aggressive clean energy targets for state government operations, decarbonization goals, and grid intermittency. The Solar-Decarbonization Program provides enhanced incentives for new state solar PV deployment, battery energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and decarbonization efforts.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- LBE-Grants@mass.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
