Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Available Solar & Renewable

About This Program

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Massachusetts Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides performance-based incentives for solar installations in Lowell. Pays per kilowatt-hour of solar energy produced over 10 years, with enhanced rates for low-income households.

Incentive paid monthly based on solar production over 10 years

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Key Details

  • Performance-based solar incentive
  • Paid monthly for 10 years
  • Based on kilowatt-hours produced
  • Enhanced rates for low-income
  • Apply before solar installation

How to Apply

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Program phone: (617) 315-9300

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Your application paperwork

The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program pays homeowners a set incentive for the solar energy their system produces, with enhanced rates for low-income households. It is run by the state Department of Energy Resources for customers of Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil, and a program administrator (CLEAResult) reviews applications. Your solar installer normally submits the SMART application as part of your project.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you are a customer of Eversource, National Grid, or Unitil and choose a solar installer.
  2. Have the installer design the system and confirm available SMART block capacity in your utility territory.
  3. The installer submits the SMART application to the program administrator (CLEAResult) for review and DOER approval.
  4. After interconnection and approval, you receive the SMART incentive payments tied to your system's production.

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own the home and a recent electric bill from Eversource, National Grid, or Unitil.
  • Your solar system design and interconnection paperwork (prepared with your installer).
  • For the low-income adder, documentation that you qualify.
  • The installer's contract for your review and signature.

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing, apply before installation

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive in Lowell?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive in Lowell, MA?

Confirm the application route directly with Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (617) 315-9300. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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