| Program | Residential & Small-Scale Solar Hot Water Program |
|---|---|
| Category | Financial Incentive |
| Implementing sector | State |
| Last Update | |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Administrator | Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) |
| Website | http://www.masscec.com/get-clean-energy/residential/solar-hot-water |
| Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat |
| Sectors | Residential |
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center directs customers to apply for various state and federal incentives for solar water heating.
Alternative Energy Certificates (AECs)
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.
If you live in a town served by a Municipal Light Plant (MLP) check your MLP’s website for incentives and rebates.
15% of the system cost as a state tax credit, up to $1,000
The 30% federal residential clean energy credit (IRC Section 25D), created under the Inflation Reduction Act, was repealed for systems installed after 31 December 2025 and is no longer available.
Mass Save® HEAT Loan: Up to $25,000 at 0% interest over terms of up to 7 years.
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