Solarize Massachusetts

Solarize Massachusetts (Solarize Mass) is a community-based education, outreach and group buying program that allows residents to band together to save money on solar electric systems. Since Solarize Mass launched in 2011, the program has resulted in more than 19,000 individuals expressing interest in pursuing solar electricity. Over 3,500 residents and business owners in the 69 communities signed contracts resulting in 23.55 megawatts of contracted capacity. In addition, the number of small-scale solar electricity projects in almost every community doubled as a result of the program.

The Solarize Mass Plus program pairs the Solarize Mass model with an additional technology offering. This program was first piloted in 2017 and to date participating communities have opted for solar PV plus solar hot water, air source heat pumps, battery storage and/or electric vehicles. Through 2018 programs have resulted in contracts for 43 complementary clean technology systems with 2019 results pending. Eligible technologies range from various Clean Heating and Cooling technologies, to Energy Efficiency or Electric Vehicles.