Middlesex County · Massachusetts
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Newton, MA
Newton homeowners earn SMART program incentives and cut bills with Massachusetts solar savings.
201 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,800/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
9–12 years
Payback Period
$19,000
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Newton
Why Newton Homeowners Are Going Solar
Newton is one of Massachusetts' wealthiest communities and a premier solar market in Middlesex County. Eversource serves Newton and offers net metering for residential solar customers. Massachusetts' SMART program provides long-term performance incentives for residential solar.
Newton's large, high-value homes with ample roof space make it ideal for residential solar. SMART program and 20-year property tax exemption combine for exceptional ROI. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025.
SunLynk connects Newton homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Middlesex County's permitting requirements and Eversource's interconnection process.
Why go solar in Newton?
- 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 Newton Homeowners
Federal Solar Tax Credit -- Expired
Tax CreditThe 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing in 2026 no longer qualify. Solar leases and PPAs are the exception -- the installer can claim commercial credits and pass savings through in the monthly rate.
Massachusetts SMART Program
State ProgramMassachusetts' SMART program provides a fixed per-kWh incentive payment for 10 years.
Eversource Net Metering
Net MeteringEversource offers net metering for Newton residential solar customers.
Property Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionMassachusetts exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments for 20 years.
Sales Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionSolar energy equipment is fully exempt from Massachusetts' 6.25% sales tax.
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