Solar Savings Calculator for Boston, MA
Homeowners in Boston pay an average of $205/month for electricity through Eversource Energy. With 4.1 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
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* Estimates based on 4.1 peak sun hours/day in Boston, MA, system cost of $3/watt, 30% federal ITC, 15% state tax credit, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.
Local Solar Details for Boston
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Eversource Energy
- Permit Cost
- $500
- Permit Timeline
- 4-8 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 6 kW
- Panel Count
- 15 panels
- Gross Cost
- $18,000
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $9,900
Available Incentives for Boston, MA
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.
Massachusetts SMART Program
Performance-based incentive payments for solar energy production over a 10-year period.
Massachusetts Solar Tax Credit
State income tax credit for residential solar installations.
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