Posted May 17, 2019
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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2019 is the final year that homeowners can install solar and deduct the full 30% of the system cost from what they owe in federal taxes before it reduces. Maximize the economic benefits of solar by scheduling your installation this year! Learn more from Boston Solar, #1 residential solar contractor based in Massachusetts’.
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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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Not sure if it’s time for roof replacement? Considering solar but aren’t sure if you need a new roof first? Learn about the signs of an aging roof and find out if you should schedule roof replacement before installing solar panels. Boston Solar is Massachusetts’ trusted solar and roofing installer.
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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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Solar panels are now easier to maintain and afford with a lifetime span of 25 years so you can enjoy consistent and reliable green energy.
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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. For that reason alone, we know that solar will not make your roof leak and we guarantee that.
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Ever wonder what a negative electric bill looks like? We share our solar customers’ utility bills from both National Grid and Eversource to show you how much you could save when you install solar in Massachusetts. Convinced? Call Boston Solar today to get started with your solar installation.
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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 on 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 you are thinking about going solar and installing solar panels, you'll want to know and understand what net metering is.
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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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How much value is added to a commercial property after installing solar?
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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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A solar panel system is good for the environment but is often misunderstood as being expensive to install and maintain. The reality is that the cost of installing and maintaining solar panels is falling every day. Learn more about solar panel maintenance from Boston Solar the #1 Massachusetts based solar installer.
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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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