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Go Solar

Harness the clean energy of the sun

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Investing in solar panels means free electricity long after a 5-8 year payback period, and virtually no maintenance. 

It all starts by connecting with installers.  

Even if purchasing rooftop solar is not for you, there are other ways to invest in renewables shown further below.

What do you get from rooftop solar?

  Rebates  

Federal & state tax credits return up to 45% of installation costs.

  Lower bills  

Dramatically lowered electric bills as well as regular payments to you for producing renewable energy.

  Peace of Mind  

Silent operation, no maintenance, and the system can take the place of a backup generator when connected to home batteries.

 Climate 

Switching a household to solar energy is the carbon-saving equivalent of planting an acre of trees.

What does it take to go solar?

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Get contractor estimates

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Contractor installs panels

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Eversource connects your panels to the grid

Rooftop solar not an option?

Here are two additional ways you can support renewable energy in the Commonwealth

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Any Newton resident with an electric bill can sign up for Newton Power Choice 100% Green, which purchases renewable electricity to match all of your electric use.

To explore, click here

Community Solar

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Want to get solar energy without installing any equipment?
Get your electricity from a local solar farm – and save up to 15% on your electric bill!

To explore, click here

Want to learn more?

Review solar project data to get a sense of which installers are doing the most work in your area and average costs.
Compare the proposals with our evaluation worksheet (Excel download).
Watch our solar webinar or review updated slides.

Want to discuss renewable energy with a Newton Energy Coach?

Schedule a free consult

Interested in financial incentives for solar?

See incentives

Want to hear what other residents are saying about their solar projects?

Check out a case study