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Harness the clean energy of the sun
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?
The State tax credit and SMART incentive are still available.
Dramatically lowered electric bills as well as regular payments to you for producing renewable energy.
Silent operation, no maintenance, and the system can take the place of a backup generator when connected to home batteries.
Switching a household to solar energy is the carbon-saving equivalent of planting an acre of trees.
What does it take to go solar?
Get contractor estimates
Contractor installs panels
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
Any Newton resident with an electric bill can sign up for Newton Power Choice, which provides stable electric supply rates. The City is currently exploring initiatives to directly support renewable energy through this program.
To explore, click here.
Community Solar
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.