National Solar Capacity Ranking: 11th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
The Massachusetts market is shaped by net metering and a renewable portfolio standard with a solar goal, along with an accompanying SREC market. The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program was established in 2018 and has driven significant solar deployment in the state, acting as a template for other states to follow.
Massachusetts
5,308
11th
19th
921,917 homes
24.63%
11,674
509 (87 Manufacturers, 194 Installers/Developers, 228 Others)
$11.9 billion
43% over the last 10 years
2174 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 29th)
182,763
Department of Public Utilities – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Massachusetts public utilities
Department of Energy Resources – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
DSIRE incentives database – Massachusetts – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Massachusetts and across the United States
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center – Learn about the state agency dedicated solely to facilitating the development of the clean energy industry
Massachusetts Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Massachusetts, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Solar Panel Cost in Massachusetts – Learn about the history of solar policy in Massachusetts, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Solar Rebates & Incentives in Massachusetts – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Massachusetts to see what programs you can benefit from
State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Massachusetts
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Massachusetts State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government