Posted January 13, 2020
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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Did you know when you include a solar battery storage system like Tesla Powerwall with your solar PV installation, you can get paid for reducing your grid supplied energy usage? Learn more from Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, Boston Solar, about how the solar plus storage National Grid utility incentive works.
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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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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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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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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. 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 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 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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