Solarize Mass-Boston Program Ends Great!

Solarize Mass - Boston Program ended on November 2nd with a total number of 116 contracted projects and a capacity of 522.32kW! This program made it affordable and simple to make the switch to clean, solar energy through a special community discount, a series of fun educational workshops and a streamlined installation process. Mayor Menino had set a goal to double the amount of residential scale solar power installations in Boston through the Solarize Mass – Boston campaign.

What is Solarize Mass - Boston?

Solarize Mass - Boston was a community initiative with the City of Boston, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the Green Communities Division of the MA Department of Energy Resources, designed to bring competitively priced solar PV to homeowners and small businesses in the Boston and Massachusetts.

By leveraging the power of the community, Solarize Mass - Boston offers homeowners the best value price for a solar system. The Solarize Mass - Boston program allows qualified home owners to install solar systems with little or no upfront cost, and a monthly solar payment that can be less than what you are currently paying for electricity.

To learn about the what solar offers are available please visit: www.masscec.com

No big utility bill? Really?

Really! When you begin to generate your own solar power, your electricity bill will drop significantly. How much you can save will depend on the size of your solar system and your electricity usage. When your solar system generates more electricity than your home can immediately use, your excess power flows back to the utility grid and your meter literally spins backward!

Will solar work on my home?

The two biggest factors are the amount of sunlight you get throughout the day and the amount of open roof space. A quick assessment will be done by looking at satellite photos of your property.

If your roof looks good, you will can schedule a free solar consultation where an expert will survey your site to evaluate if a solar power system that will fit with your architecture and meet your energy needs.

How long will it take to install my system after I sign up?

Once you have a free consultation and decide to install a system, SolarCity, the Solarize Mass-Boston installer, will conduct a site audit, design your system, and request a building permit. Once the building permit is received, SolarCity will install the solar system.

The system then must be inspected by the City of Boston, and subsequently by your utility company. Each step in the process takes several weeks, and the entire process typically takes about four to six months.

The length of time depends on the complexity of your roof and the number of panels that will be installed. The estimated installation time will be included in the design proposal presented to you by SolarCity.

For more info about knowing if Solar is right for you, visit Frequently Asked Questions or contact us at [email protected]

For a Free Solar Consultation call 855-335-SOLAR