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    Is solar worth it in Massachusetts?

    Energy CostsNovember 5, 20263 min readEnergy Company team

    Yes. Massachusetts had the highest average residential rate of the 12 states we serve, 30.48 cents per kWh in August 2026, and net metering credits systems up to 25 kW at close to retail. SMART 3.0 pays 3 cents per kWh for 20 years, and ConnectedSolutions pays $275 per kW for batteries each summer.

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    Why is solar strong in Massachusetts?
    Massachusetts had the highest average residential rate of the 12 states we serve, 30.48 cents per kWh in August 2026, and Eversource basic service rose from 15.6 to 17.3 cents on August 1, 2026.
    Does Massachusetts have net metering?
    Yes. Net metering credits systems up to 25 kW at close to the retail rate.
    What Massachusetts solar and battery incentives are there?
    SMART 3.0 pays 3 cents per kWh for 20 years, and ConnectedSolutions pays $275 per kW for batteries each summer.

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