Residential Solar Panel Installations in Massachusetts
Mass Renewables will use a satellite image of your home and an electrical bill to determine your usage. If you do not have sufficient roof space, our strong construction background combined with our experienced and skilled team gives us the ability to provide you with many options. We can come out to your property free of charge to do a full shade analysis, check the structural integrity of your building, and measure for ample ground space.
Mass Renewables is an official Installer/ reseller of the Tesla Powerwall and can help you determine if energy storage is a viable option for you. With Mass Renewables’ background in construction, our skilled team can help you determine whether or not your home qualifies for our services. We will also look at your electric bill to decide which solar panel system is best for you. Once we have determined that you are a possible candidate, we will perform a site visit to assess shading issues, roof structure, and ground space.
Because our panels depend on an adequate amount of sunlight to function properly, too much shade can be an issue. Some shade-causing obstructions, like trees, can be removed to accommodate solar panels. However, others, like adjacent buildings, may be permanent roadblocks. We can assist you with estimating any additional cost that may affect your investment.
The structure of your roof is also important. The more usable roof space you have, the easier it is for us to perform installations. With that being said, your roof doesn’t have to be 100% clear for us to get the job done. We can work around features such as skylights, vent pipes, and chimneys.
If your roof is not suitable for solar panel installation, ground-mounted panels are still a great option, provided your home has enough unshaded ground space.
Ground Mount Tracking Or Roof Mounting: Which System Is Best For Your Home?
INCENTIVES FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PANELS
Residential Renewable Energy Income Tax Credits are available
- A 15% state income tax credit on up to $1,000 of a renewable energy system installed on your primary residence.
- The installation of a solar system is tax-exempt, it will not raise your property taxes but has been proven to raise the resale value of your home. You can benefit from installing solar whether you plan to be in the home long term or not.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES
MA RECs are Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) specific to Massachusetts, which represent the environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity from a renewable source. These are used to meet the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates that all electricity suppliers source a growing percentage of their energy from new renewable generators. MA RECs are tracked and traded through the New England Generation Information System (NE-GIS) and can be sold to utilities to generate income for the renewable energy producer
