
Hampden County · Massachusetts
Springfield homeowners earn SMART program incentives and cut bills with Massachusetts solar savings.
200 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,550/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
9–12 years
Payback Period
$16,500
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Springfield
Springfield is western Massachusetts' largest city and a strong solar market in Hampden County. Eversource serves Springfield and offers net metering for residential solar customers. Massachusetts' SMART program provides long-term performance incentives for residential solar.
Springfield's high electricity rates and the SMART program's 10-year performance payments make solar an excellent investment. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025. 20-year property tax exemption add further value.
SunLynk connects Springfield homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Hampden County's permitting requirements and Eversource's interconnection process.
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Available Incentives
The 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 provides a fixed per-kWh incentive payment for 10 years.
Eversource offers net metering for Springfield residential solar customers.
Massachusetts exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments for 20 years.
Solar energy equipment is fully exempt from Massachusetts' 6.25% sales tax.
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