
Worcester County · Massachusetts
Worcester homeowners earn SMART program incentives and cut bills with Massachusetts solar savings.
198 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,600/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
9–12 years
Payback Period
$17,000
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Worcester
Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city and a strong solar market in Worcester County. Eversource serves Worcester and offers net metering for residential solar customers. Massachusetts' SMART (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) program provides long-term performance incentives for residential solar installations.
Massachusetts has some of the highest electricity rates in the country at over $0.22/kWh. The SMART program and net metering combine to make Worcester one of the best solar markets in New England. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025.
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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 for residential solar installations.
Eversource offers net metering for Worcester 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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