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Solar Companies in
Cambridge, MA

Cambridge homeowners earn SMART program incentives and cut bills with Massachusetts solar savings.

201 days

Sunny Days/Year

$1,700/yr

Avg. Annual Savings

6–9 years

Payback Period

$18,000

Avg. System Cost

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About Solar in Cambridge

Why Cambridge Homeowners Are Going Solar

Cambridge is home to Harvard and MIT and one of Massachusetts' strongest solar markets. Eversource serves Cambridge and offers net metering for residential solar customers. Massachusetts' SMART program provides long-term performance incentives for residential solar.

Cambridge's high home values, educated homeowner base, and high electricity rates make it one of the best solar markets in New England. The federal 30% tax credit and 20-year property tax exemption add further value.

SunLynk connects Cambridge homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Middlesex County's permitting requirements and Eversource's interconnection process.

Why go solar in Cambridge?

  • MA SMART program 10-year performance payments
  • Eversource net metering
  • 20-year property tax exemption
  • 6.25% sales tax exemption
  • Average payback of 6–9 years

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Available Incentives

Solar Incentives for Cambridge Homeowners

Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit

Tax Credit

Claim 30% of your solar installation cost as a federal tax credit through 2032.

30% of system cost

Massachusetts SMART Program

State Program

Massachusetts' SMART program provides a fixed per-kWh incentive payment for 10 years.

Per-kWh payment for 10 years

Eversource Net Metering

Net Metering

Eversource offers net metering for Cambridge residential solar customers.

Retail rate credits

Property Tax Exemption

Tax Exemption

Massachusetts exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments for 20 years.

20-year property tax exempt

Sales Tax Exemption

Tax Exemption

Solar energy equipment is fully exempt from Massachusetts' 6.25% sales tax.

6.25% sales tax savings

Common Questions

Solar FAQ for Cambridge Homeowners

The average Cambridge solar system costs $16,000–$22,000 before incentives. After the 30% federal tax credit and SMART program payments, most homeowners see payback in 6–9 years.

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