Posted June 16, 2021
Find out whether it makes more sense to install a solar battery now or in the future. Can I add a solar battery to my solar system later? How much does it cost to add battery storage to a solar system? Get answers to all of your questions about solar batteries from Boston Solar, the #1 MA-based solar installer.
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Are you making one of these common mistakes that increase your summer electricity bills? Boston Solar explains what you should avoid if you want to save money on electricity this summer. We’re the #1 MA-based solar installer and we’re here to help you reduce your energy consumption and prepare your home for solar panels.
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Thinking about a DIY solar panel installation? Learn about the pros and cons of installing your own solar panels and find out why it’s usually best to leave this project to a professional. Get help with your solar panel installation from the #1 MA-based solar installer—Boston Solar. Get a free quote online today.
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Find out how efficient commercial solar panels are and learn about the benefits of solar panels for your Massachusetts business. Boston Solar is the #1 MA-based solar installer. We design custom solar energy systems for local businesses and non-profits using the highest efficiency solar panels on the market.
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Find out how you can pay $0 down and be cash positive with solar in Massachusetts. Boston Solar offers affordable financing options and can help you save or even make money with solar incentives like SMART and net metering. Get a free, custom solar quote online today.
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Learn about the differences between solar leases and solar loans, and find out which might be the right choice for your solar panel installation. Boston Solar offers solar loans for homeowners through Mass Solar Loan and Sungage. Give us a call today to learn more and get a free solar quote.
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Find out how your electric bill will look different after you have solar panels installed and learn how to read an average electric bill with solar panels. Boston Solar clears up the confusion around solar panels and electric bills and explains how going solar can make your electricity bill negative.
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Find out how you can earn money by referring solar to your friends and family with Boston Solar’s refer-a-friend program. There are no limits to the number of friends you can send our way, and we’ll pay you up to $525 for every referral. Download our app and refer your first friend today.
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Meet the Enphase Encharge and find out whether this solar battery is right for you. How does the Enphase battery work? How much does an Enphase battery cost? Get answers to these questions and more from the number one MA-based solar installer—Boston Solar. Call today to get a free solar quote.
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Get the latest information about the SMART program and find out which blocks are still accepting solar project applications. Boston Solar is the number one MA-based solar installer and can help you qualify for as many solar incentives as possible. We’ll handle the entire SMART application process for you.
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Learn about the new administration’s plans for renewable energy and green initiatives, and find out how Americans in Massachusetts and across the country stand to benefit from clean energy generation policies. Boston Solar is the #1 MA-based solar installer. Schedule a free solar quote today.
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Boston Solar makes it easy to claim your federal solar tax credit with this handy, step-by-step guide. Wondering whether you qualify, or how to file? Boston Solar is here to help and we always recommend speaking to a tax advisor to determine how solar energy tax incentives apply to your personal tax situation.
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Boston Solar breaks down the many factors that contributed to Texas’ historic blackouts amid winter storm Uri and explains why a similar occurrence is unlikely in Massachusetts. Learn about clean energy measures and the importance of solar battery storage as we modernize the grid and move toward a more sustainable future.
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Find out what your non-profit organization has to gain by installing solar panels, and what incentives are available to make the upfront costs worthwhile. Boston Solar is the solar energy company to partner with for a smooth transition to solar at your non-profit organization in Massachusetts.
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Learn about the difference between “behind-the-meter” and “front-of-meter”, and what these terms mean for your solar panels and battery. Reach out to Boston Solar with any questions you have about solar energy, net metering, and other solar incentives. Schedule a free consultation today!
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You can’t buy a perfectly designed solar PV system at a big-box store; it takes careful planning, design and installation from a local expert. But how long will solar installation take, and how can you pay for it ? Boston Solar has the five things you should consider before going solar.
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Between the recent ITC extensions and ongoing programs like MACRS and SMART, there’s never been a better time to go solar. Keep reading to find out why your business should have solar panels installed in 2021, and how Boston Solar can help you maximize solar savings for your Massachusetts business.
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Is Tesla Powerwall right for your solar energy system? Investing in solar energy storage can give you access to greater energy independence and earn valuable energy efficiency incentives. Learn more from Boston Solar, Massachusetts’ trusted solar contractor and Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer.
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Did you know you can receive additional incentive income by adding solar battery storage to your system of solar PV panels? Boston Solar walks you through the ConnectedSolutions solar battery program, which compensates National Grid and Eversource MA homeowners for demand response throughout the year.
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Take a look at what an Eversource and a National Grid electricity bill will look like after installing solar panels on your Massachusetts home. Boston Solar uncovers how much solar electricity can save you each month, what a negative bill looks like, as well as other solar incentives like net metering, SMART incentives, & the federal solar tax credit.
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The federal solar tax credit has been extended and will remain at its current 26% level for the next two years! Learn about the future of the Federal Investment Tax Credit and other ways you can save on solar installation from the number one Massachusetts-based solar installer, Boston Solar.
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Wondering what it will take for solar panel maintenance in Boston, MA? Considering that solar PV systems last an industry standard 25 years, you’re going to want to know how to maintain your investment. Boston Solar uncovers solar panel maintenance costs, installation costs, and more.
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It has been a doozy of a year for everyone, but Boston Solar has still been able to make moves when it comes to solar installation throughout Massachusetts. Learn how many installations we’ve completed this year, how much energy and money we’ve helped save, and about other notable projects we are proud of.
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There are many financial incentives to reduce the cost of installing solar, but if you wait until after 2021 those savings could expire! Learn about the federal solar tax credit, the Massachusetts state solar tax credit, SMART incentives, and more from the number one Massachusetts based solar installer at Boston Solar.
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Exciting news for solar—the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit has been extended! Homeowners can now receive a federal tax credit for their solar installation through the end of 2023. Learn more from Boston Solar, #1 residential solar installer based in Massachusetts.
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Are you thinking of adding solar battery storage to your residential or commercial solar installation plans? Learn from Boston Solar, what it will take to qualify the cost of installing a solar plus storage system for the income tax incentive of the Federal Investment Tax Credit here in Massachusetts.
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Installing solar panels can change how snow accumulates on your roof in Massachusetts, but snow guards protect your home and family from the threat of avalanches. Learn how snow guards, snow rails, and snow pads work, from the Massachusetts solar installer, Boston Solar. Schedule a free solar quote today.
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Solar energy is good for the whole state of Massachusetts, from job growth to carbon emissions to energy resiliency. Boston Solar uncovers the reasons we should all be thankful for solar energy even in 2020, and how you can save on the cost of installing solar for your Massachusetts home.
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Learn about the tax benefits of solar installation beyond the federal and Massachusetts state solar tax credits. Boston Solar ensures you understand every aspect of the savings you can see from installing solar, including the property tax exemption, sales tax exemption, and more. Schedule a free quote today.
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Find out what Boston Solar is doing to maintain its best business practices while accounting for the health and safety of Massachusetts customers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With a combination of virtual solutions, employee screening, and sanitization measures, Boston Solar continues to put safety first.
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If you’re wondering if cold weather affects solar panels, the Massachusetts solar experts at Boston Solar explain at what temperature solar panels work best. Find out why New England is optimal for going solar and start with a free solar quote from Boston Solar.
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Join the team at Boston Solar at the Yogo Ohana virtual fundraising event on Nov. 1, 2020, benefitting Lucy’s Love Bus. For every solar PV installation, Boston Solar will donate $50 to Lucy’s Love Bus, helping children with a life-threatening diagnosis get the integrative therapies they need.
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Watch aerial drone videos of Boston Solar’s commercial solar panel installations. See how much these local businesses will save over the lifetime of their commercial solar PV systems, through commercial solar incentives, energy savings, and more.
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Learn which appliances in your home are using the most energy, and how upgrading your home’s energy efficiency today can reduce your future solar installation costs. Boston Solar is the number one Massachusetts based solar installer, specializing in residential solar installation and solar battery storage.
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AC or DC coupling—how do both work for saving all of the renewable and environmentally friendly solar energy with your solar battery storage system? Boston Solar unpacks the differences between the two, and how you can keep your lights on during an outage with solar plus storage. Get a free solar quote today.
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Not sure if your roof is right for solar energy? Learn which direction will provide the most solar production from your newly installed solar panels here in the Northeast. Boston Solar has nearly a decade of experience installing solar PV systems throughout Massachusetts.
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Every Boston Solar customer deals extensively with our Customer Experience Team, so why not get to know them a little better? Learn about what makes Boston Solar the number one Massachusetts based solar installer, and what most homeowners are surprised to learn about solar energy.
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Looking to get the most out of your solar battery capacity when the power goes out? These tips will help you save energy when the grid goes down. Boston Solar installs Tesla Powerwall and sonnenBatterie backup systems that combine with solar PV systems to keep your lights on during a power outage.
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Concerned about the upfront cost of solar? Learn about your solar financing options, and how owning your solar panel system provides many more benefits in the form of solar incentives. Boston Solar can help you choose the right solar loan option, while designing a solar PV system customized to your energy needs.
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Learn about the pros and cons of backup generators and solar battery backup systems, and how you can utilize the strengths of these emergency power solutions to keep the lights on during an outage. Boston Solar is an authorized installer of Tesla Powerwall and sonnenBatterie for your custom designed solar PV system.
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Don’t wait until next year, by installing solar before the end of 2020, you’ll benefit from max solar savings. Learn more about the federal solar tax credit in 2020, SMART incentives, and how much energy residential solar installation can save your home, from the number one Massachusetts based solar installer at Boston Solar.
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Looking for a home improvement project to turn your summer at home into a productive season? Boston Solar shares some of the top home summer projects that can improve the comfort and enjoyability of your home. Plus, learn why now is the time to take advantage of the savings from installing solar panels!
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The temperatures are rising, and so are your cooling bills. So how can you reduce your energy usage at home, without sweating through your shirt? Boston Solar has been helping homeowners reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint as the number one Massachusetts-based solar installer.
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Did you hear the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) incentive program has been doubled? Learn about the increased SMART blocks, and how you can take advantage of this lucrative solar incentive with your residential solar PV installation. Boston Solar is the number one Mass. based solar installer.
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Are you concerned your energy bills are on the rise while you work from home this summer? Boston Solar can help offset your increase in energy usage, and prepare your home for decades of energy savings with solar-plus-storage installation. Boston Solar is a certified installer of Tesla Powerwall and sonnenBatterie.
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How much can you expect solar panels to increase the resale value of a home here in Massachusetts? Boston Solar uncovers what the research says about solar’s impact on real estate values, and how investing in solar now can pay off in the long run. Schedule a free quote from the number one Mass. based solar installer.
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By financing your solar installation with the right solar loan, you can keep your custom-designed system of solar PV panels cash positive while reducing your carbon footprint. Boston Solar uncovers the details behind $0 down solar financing, and how you can use solar incentives to get the most out of your system.
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Have you been wondering about the benefits and available incentives for going solar here in Needham like the Solarize Mass Plus program along with state and federal solar incentives? Boston Solar is the official solar installer for the Solarize Needham program and can help you secure maximum savings on going solar.
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Did you know there are many financial incentives to help reduce the cost of installing solar panels on your Salem, Swampscott, or Nahat home? Boston Solar walks you through the many incentives in the North Shore that make going solar that much easier—like the Solarize Mass Plus Program, Federal and state tax breaks, & more.
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Learn the top reasons to install solar panels on your commercial property or business, from the number one Massachusetts based solar installer, Boston Solar. Take advantage of the income from SMART incentives, net metering, and the solar tax credit while using clean energy.
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A message from Boston Solar on what we are doing to maintain our best business practices, while accounting for the health and safety of our fellow Bay Staters amid the spread of COVID-19. With a combination of virtual solutions, employee screening, and sanitization measures, Boston Solar puts safety first.
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Looking to join a mission-driven team of solar professionals, master electricians, and installation experts here in Massachusetts? Boston Solar, the number one Mass. based solar installer, offers competitive salaries and impressive benefits. Learn more about our job openings and solar career opportunities with Boston Solar.
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The city of Brookline, MA just banned the installation of new fossil fuel pipelines in homes and buildings. How does this affect the future of energy here in Massachusetts? Boston Solar uncovers the all-electric movement and the role that renewable solar energy plays in a low-carbon future for the Bay State.
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You already know solar energy is good for the environment, but what are the actual carbon-reducing stats of installing solar panels on your Massachusetts home? Boston Solar walks you through how much CO2 emissions your solar PV system can save when you trust a local solar contractor here in the greater Boston area.
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Wondering what SMART blocks are still available in your city? Boston Solar has compiled all the resources you need to sign up for the most lucrative Massachusetts SMART solar incentive block and start generating income from your renewable solar energy. Boston Solar is a full service solar installation contractor.
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How has solar technology progressed in the 21st century? Solar panels are getting cheaper and more efficient, which means there has never been a better time to go solar here in Massachusetts. Learn how the Federal Solar Tax Credit and SMART incentives can reduce the cost of installing solar with Boston Solar.
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Have you been wondering what is behind the house fires attributed to solar panels throughout MA lately? Learn what is causing these solar panel fires, and how you can avoid the dangers of a poorly installed solar PV system. Boston Solar is a 5 star rated Mass. based solar installer, with more than 4,000 safe installations.
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There are still incentives available to homeowners looking to reduce the cost of their solar installations in 2020. Learn how the Federal Investment Tax Credit, Massachusetts state offered tax breaks, & SMART incentive income can reduce how much it costs to power your home with renewable energy. Schedule a free quote.
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Take a look at the long list of savings available for solar installation in 2020. Boston Solar walks you through the details of the tax credits for solar panels on a net metered property, SMART incentives, the Solarize Plus program, and much more. Schedule your free quote with Boston Solar today.
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Another trip around the sun — the same sun that the solar panels we have installed throughout Massachusetts are turning into renewable energy. Take a look at the year we’ve had here at Boston Solar, reducing the carbon footprint and energy bills of our friends and neighbors with professional solar installation.
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Learn how to make sure your new solar panel installation is covered by your homeowners insurance, and rest easy knowing your solar panels are a lasting investment. Boston Solar is a full service local solar installation contractor serving the North Shore, South Shore, greater Boston Metro area, and the Pioneer Valley.
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Hoping to use your solar panels to keep the lights on during the next Nor’easter? Learn how combining a custom solar PV system with Tesla Powerwall or sonnenBatterie will keep your family safe and comfortable in the wind and snow. Boston Solar is a trusted solar contractor serving Salem to Springfield.
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NFL teams and stadiums across the country are using solar energy to reduce their energy consumption. Boston Solar uncovers how teams like the New England Patriots, the Falcons, and the Eagles are utilizing solar panels and LED lighting to make game day more sustainable. Boston Solar is a full-service solar contractor in MA.
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What if you could spend less on your heating costs this year, and reduce the cost of installing solar panels on your Massachusetts home? Boston Solar has the money-saving home heating tips you’re looking for, from closing up your fireplace to scheduling a no cost home energy assessment. Learn more here.
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Did you know there are programs available to help reduce the cost of installing solar panels on your Salem, Swampscott, or Nahant, MA home? Boston Solar is the exclusive solar photovoltaic installer with the Solarize Mass Plus program for homeowners on the North Shore. Solarize Mass Plus is powered by MassCEC and DOER.
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Curious about what the electrify everything movement is all about? Learn how to electrify your home, and how you can power your environmentally friendly household with solar energy. Boston Solar is the #1 MA based solar installer, and is also an authorized installer of Tesla Powerwall.
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How can you be sure your solar installer isn’t trying to take advantage of you? These best practices are what keep the solar industry honest, and upfront. Before you start searching for “solar companies near me,” learn how Boston Solar is keeping up with the customer service standards of the solar industry.
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Find out how investing in solar + storage can help you maintain your access to power, even during a power outage or power surge. Boston Solar is the top solar contractor and Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer serving customers across Massachusetts.
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Get the details on solar net metering here in Massachusetts, and learn if your utility company offers the decades of energy bill savings that net metering can provide. Boston Solar is the Bay State’s number one MA based solar insaller, and will design and install a solar PV system designed for your needs.
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There are big savings to be had for homeowners in Needham who are considering solar installations for their homes. The Solarize Mass Plus program is back in Needham, offering rebates and incentives on air source heat pumps, electric vehicles, and a custom-designed solar power system from Boston Solar.
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Read what Boston Solar customers are saying about the real savings they’ve had from the Federal Solar Tax Credit, and incentives offered by the SMART program here in Massachusetts. Boston Solar goes above and beyond to educate our customers about all the savings available to go solar in Mass.
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If you have questions about solar energy or just want to show off your solar IQ, this is the quiz for you. Test your knowledge, and see what installing solar panels can do for your Massachusetts home. Boston Solar is the number one MA based solar installer, serving the North and South Shores all the way to Hampden.
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Is it safe to install solar panels on your roof? Are there electrical dangers of solar energy? Boston Solar explains why a safe solar installation is key to reducing any risks involved with solar energy. Put your solar safety concerns behind you when you trust the licensed and experienced solar pros at Boston Solar.
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Combine your solar electric system with mini split installation for lasting energy efficiency and energy savings! Boston Solar has partnered up with NETR Inc Heating and Cooling to provide the power of solar with mini split heat pumps. Boston Solar serves the solar needs across Massachusetts.
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Are solar panels good or bad for the environment? Learn about the environmental benefits of solar from the #1 local solar company in Massachusetts, Boston Solar, serving the North Shore all the way to Western Mass.
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How can an energy audit save you energy for years to come? Make the home performance upgrades your home truly needs, with a professional home energy audit. Plus, learn how a more efficient home can benefit your future solar installation project, with Boston Solar — the #1 Massachusetts based solar installer.
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What if you didn’t have to choose between a comfortable home & a high energy bill in the summer? Installing solar panels on your home can reduce your need to run your air conditioner & offset your electricity usage. Boston Solar is the #1 MA based solar installer serving the North & South Shore, Central & Western MA.
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Find out how clean solar energy benefits local communities in Massachusetts — by supporting the local economy, creating jobs, protecting the environment, and more. Boston Solar is the number-one Massachusetts-based solar installer, serving greater Boston, the North and South Shore, and Western Mass.
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Find out how temperature, heat, and shading affect the efficiency of solar panels — with Boston Solar, Massachusetts’ trusted local residential solar expert. Boston Solar discusses the impact that heat and shading can have on solar energy production, and how contractors can maximize efficiency with proper installation.
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Find out how solar affects home resale value — and what happens when you sell or buy a home with solar panels. Boston Solar, a Massachusetts based solar installer serving homeowners from Western Mass to the North Shore and South Shore, takes you through various solar real estate scenarios.
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Learn about the many towns and cities in Massachusetts that are putting programs in place to conserve more energy and pave the way for a clean energy future. Boston Solar is a trusted local solar company in MA, helping homeowners and businesses alike understand the benefits of renewable energy.
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Learn more about the solar installation process, the steps involved, and the typical timeline from start to finish. Find out how fast you could have solar panels installed on your home. Boston Solar is a leading installer of residential solar PV systems in the greater Boston area and throughout Massachusetts.
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Find out what incentives are available for electric cars and EV chargers — and how you can charge an electric car with solar panels. A number of incentives are available to homeowners and businesses who invest in EVs and EV charging. Learn more from Boston Solar.
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Solar contractors use a lot of terms which may be confusing to homeowners and businesses who are considering solar — like inverter, grid parity, net metering, off-grid. Check out our guide to common solar energy terms to better understand widely used terminology in the solar energy industry.
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Wondering if you can trust online solar calculators? Learn the difference between programs like Project Sunroof and Solar Reviews, and a customized solar quote from a trusted local solar expert. Boston Solar provides custom solar quotes and professional residential solar installation throughout Massachusetts.
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What does it mean to have a zero net energy, or zero energy, home or building? Learn about what the terms “net zero energy,” “zero net energy,” and “zero energy” mean, and find out why solar plays a key role in achieving zero net energy. Boston Solar is Massachusetts’ renewable solar energy expert.
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Achieve even greater peace of mind concerning your residential solar investment with Boston Solar’s new Production Guarantee. We guarantee your new system will produce a specified amount of energy, or we’ll pay the difference! Learn more about this exclusive guarantee for Massachusetts homeowners.
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Stay up-to-date on the SMART solar incentive program and find out if you still have time to install a solar PV system and qualify for SMART financial incentives. Boston Solar is Massachusetts’ premier authority on solar and local incentives, offering residential and commercial solar panel system installation as well as solar batteries.
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Find out if a grid-tied, off-grid, or hybrid solar PV system is best for your home in Massachusetts. Each solar system type offers various levels of energy independence and energy bill savings. Learn more about solar system options from Boston Solar, Massachusetts’ #1 residential solar installer.
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Reduce your carbon emissions, protect the environment, and align with new solar initiatives by investing in solar for your business. Learn more about the environmental benefits of commercial solar. Boston Solar installs solar for business, institutions, and other major organizations in Massachusetts.
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Find out how to keep your home safe from roof avalanches and extend the life of your solar panel system with snow and critter guards. Boston Solar installs snow and critter guards on residential solar PV systems in Massachusetts to give you peace of mind concerning your solar investment.
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Investing in solar for your business can reduce your tax burden, deliver high ROI, stabilize your budget, and more. Learn about the economic benefits of a commercial solar PV system. Boston Solar is a leading solar installer serving the North Shore, Metro West, South Shore, Central Mass, and Western Mass.
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Find out how snow and winter temperatures affect how much electricity solar panels produce here in Massachusetts. Boston Solar is the number one residential solar contractor based in Massachusetts and is sharing valuable insights on what it’s like to own a solar energy system during the winter.
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Find out why winter is a great time to install solar panels here in Massachusetts — and what the benefits are to scheduling your installation before the spring. Boston Solar is the #1 residential solar contractor based in Massachusetts and is prepared to handle your solar installation even if it snows.
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Take advantage of SMART program incentives and the 30% federal solar tax credit by investing in solar in 2019. 2019 is the last year for the full Federal Investment Tax Credit, so it pays to go solar this year. Learn more about the benefits of solar from Boston Solar, your #1 solar installer in MA.
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See the impact that Boston Solar has had on renewable solar energy use here in Massachusetts in 2018. Boston Solar is the #1 residential solar contractor based in the state, with more than 3,700 solar panel installations. Learn more about solar power in Massachusetts here.
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Are you looking for ways to use less energy and lower those energy bills over the holiday season? Check out these 5 simple energy saving tips from Boston Solar, your local solar contractor in Massachusetts. You can save by switching to LED lights, turning down the thermostat, and more.
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Get SMART about SMART — the Massachusetts Solar Incentive Program for homeowners. Learn about the transition from SRECs to SMART, and what it means for your solar electric (PV) system installation.
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Dana Goodman, Community Programs Specialist at Boston Solar, interviews Boston Solar customer Dana Evans about her positive experience selling her home with solar. Evans discusses how solar added value to her home.
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It’s time to get smart about Massachusetts’ new incentive program, SMART. At Boston Solar, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about SMART and how it can help you get the most out of your solar installation.
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Boston Solar offers top-quality products to their customers. LG Solar provides high-power output, maximum efficiency, and new, stronger warranties. Learn more about why you should consider installing LG solar panels for your home or commercial property.
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If you’re wondering whether or not your home is viable for solar, you’ve come to the right place. In this week’s blog post, we’re showing you what’s considered a viable home for solar.
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Interested in going solar but not quite sure where to start? We broke the process down into seven simple steps, so you can spend less time researching the process and more time going solar!
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At Boston Solar, we help homeowners and businesses throughout Massachusetts harness the benefits of clean, renewable solar energy. In honor of Earth Day, we’re sharing just how going solar can positively impact our environment and the Earth we live on.
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It’s never been easier to start saving when you install solar in Massachusetts. Think of all the things you could buy with the money you saved from going solar!
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Learn how you can become cash flow positive right away!
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If you’re thinking about going solar, it’s important that you choose the right solar company for the project. However, since not all companies are equal, here are some of the things you need to pay special attention to in order to ensure the best solar installation for your Massachusetts home.
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Boston Solar recently attended Solar Power Northeast. We want to keep you updated with the most recent trends, technology and research in the solar industry.
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The Trump Administration has announced a 30% national tariff on imported solar panels - learn how this will affect any future solar panel installations.
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Let’s look at the major events from 2017 that are shaping solar in 2018.
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New England is known for its’ snowy climate but that doesn’t mean your solar panels will perform any less than in the summer.
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We understand the importance of finding the right solar installer. Read more to learn why Boston Solar could be the right choice for you!
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Halloween is right around the corner – learn how to make your own energy-themed costume!
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Now is the time to go solar as the ITC ruling has already caused an impact on solar panel pricing and availability.
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The pending Suniva Trade Case decision could have a large impact on the solar industry and solar panel prices.
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Find out why people love Boston Solar and choose us more than any other Massachusetts based solar installer.
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The lucrative financial incentives to go solar won't last forever - read more to find out why NOW is the time to go solar in Massachusetts before Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) end.
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Financing options for Massachusetts home owners that prove affordable.
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Tesla recently announced the Solar Roof, a mix of solar and non-solar tiles, is available for sale, but is the investment worth it? How does an investment into Tesla’s Solar Roof compare to a typical solar system?
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One of the top concerns of homeowners with solar is how the solar panels are secured to the roof and how it affects or damages a roof. Will there be holes? Will it leak? Boston Solar prides itself on its 10-year workmanship guarantee. We know that solar will not make your roof leak and we guarantee that.
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Everything you need to know before building a new home with solar in mind. Boston Solar’s guide for Massachusetts homeowners adding solar to new construction.
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Why Every Home-Based Business Should Consider Going Solar
Each year, more and more home-based business owners in Massachusetts realize the business benefits of solar energy. Installing a solar energy system not only reduces energy costs, but home business owners can take advantage of other financial incentives that make a big difference in both their personal and professional bottom line.
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Taxes are due in a few days. Make sure you have all of the solar tax credit information you need for your solar panel system.
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If your familiar with solar in Massachusetts, you know about the SREC program. Today, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MA DOER) announced an extension to the SREC II program. We'll discuss why the time to go solar is NOW before the next program is instated and what it's successor may look like.
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The most recent reports from Greentech Media (GTM) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the U.S. solar market grew by 95% in 2016. Who wouldn't want to be part of that growth, with payback in 3-7 years, and on average 15-20% return on investment year over year?
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Are you a commercial building owner or a land owner interested in solar and making extra money without investing anything? If so, then a solar site lease may be the right option for you.
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Boston Solar completes 3,000+ solar panel installation projects in Massachusetts in only five years.
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Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) are an enormous incentive to going solar in Massachusetts, but they will be gone in 2018. Learn more about SRECs in this blog post.
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With so many options available, it can be difficult to understand whether buying/financing or leasing/PPA a solar system is best for you. Let's clarify the differences and see what is best for you.
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Definitions of some of the most common solar terms that we are asked to define regularly.
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Will shade reduce your solar panel efficiency? What direction is best for solar panels? Learn from the Massachusetts solar experts at Boston Solar about all the variables that can affect your solar panel production and how to maximize your solar panel output. Boston Solar is the #1 Mass. based solar installer.
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How does the sunlight get converted to electricity? How does solar work?
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In this blog post, we explore some of the reasons customer choose to go solar.
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Massachusetts doesn't pretend to be as sunny as California, but that doesn't mean solar panels aren't just as effective.
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Massachusetts consumers often wonder if a solar panel installation can provide enough energy to power their homes all year.
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Your customer experience is what we think about on a daily basis and it starts with our process of explaining solar to you.
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Boston Solar donates a solar system to the Frates family to offset their medical expenses.
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Boston Solar is dedicated to helping families and businesses reduce dependence on their electric utility.
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