Save with Incentives

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Take advantage of Massachusetts incentives and tax credits. 

 

Massachusetts and Mass Save still have great rebates and incentives. Now, more than ever, it is important to celebrate and support the Massachusetts clean energy and climate goals and incentives.

Federal Incentives Cancelled. Unfortunately, due to the budget passed by the U.S. Congress in July 2025, almost all residential federal clean energy tax credits and direct payments expired as of Dec. 31, 2025. Federal tax credits for solar, battery storage, wind power, and ground source and air source heat pumps have expired, along with additional incentives for heat pump hot water heaters, insulation, windows, home energy upgrades, and more. Electric vehicle subsidies already ended on Sept. 30, 2025.

But take heart! Many amazing state and Mass Save rebates and incentives offer equal or greater savings than the former federal programs, especially in terms of home heating and cooling.

 

Please remember, incentives have a way of changing frequently! 

Please check the links below before embarking on a project.

 

Home Heating and Cooling Incentives

Other Mass Save Savings

Solar Tax Credit 

See EnergySage.com for the best overview of solar incentives, including 

  • The $1000 tax credit,
  • The SMART 3.0 program,
  • And Net Metering.

Electric Vehicles and Hybrids

  • Massachusetts electric vehicle incentives  through MOR-EV provide a $3,500 rebate (cars) and $7,500 (trucks). There are additional savings ($1500) for income eligible families. Trading in a gas vehicle when you purchase or lease an EV? You are also eligible for a $1000 trade-in rebate for qualifying vehicles (12 years old).
  • See state and federal incentives at the Drive Green Program from the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. Under the “Electric Vehicles” tab, use the Drive Green  “Find New or Used” button to see info on specific vehicles and state/federal rebate eligibility.

Plus,  Eversource offers electric car charging incentives.

Steps to Take

KNOW YOUR INCENTIVES!

1. Home Energy: Review the  MassSave rebates and financial benefits webpages. Then use the Mass Energy Savings Finder tool to get a comprehensive list of what incentives you are eligible for based on your own specific situation. Don’t forget to consult an Acton Clean Energy Coach!

2. Solar energy: Check out the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)  home solar electricity information site. Be sure to:

  • Use the Energysage Calculate Your Solar Panel Savings Tool, to get an estimate of how much you will potentially save over the life of the project.

  • Review the Mass Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) incentive program for solar electric projects. See what the program will pay you for every kWh of energy your system produces

  • See if you qualify for the Mass State Tax Credits. Most residential solar electric systems qualify for a state personal income tax credit for 15% of the total cost of the solar electric system, with a maximum of $1,000.

3. Electric Cars and Chargers:

  • Review the information on incentives at Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) website for electric cars and trucks and chargers.  Note there are also new additional incentives for rideshare and taxi drivers who purchase or rent EVs! Getting your rebate is easy!

  • The Green Energy Consumers Alliance Drive Green program sometimes has special dealer events/savings on EVs. Visit their EVFinder page to  search and compare EVs by lowest possible cost after incentives and other criteria.

  • Car Chargers. Mass Save summaries the rebates and financial incentives for chargers offered by both Eversource and  National Grid.

Deep Dive

Below is a more comprehensive list of incentives as of March 2026. Please remember that these incentives change. For example, sometimes the legislature or the DPU makes changes to Mass Save even in the middle of a three-year cycle. This makes project planning more difficult, but please be in the know and check the proper state website links above (Mass Save, the MassCEC, etc.) so that you have the most up-to-date info as you start a project.

Mass Energy Savings Finder!

This free search tool helps you find affordable ways to reduce your home energy use and reliance on fossil fuels by identifying all the  local, state and federal rebates, incentives, and tax credits for Massachusetts homeowners and renters.  The Mass Energy Savings Finder tool is a great way of getting a comprehensive list of what incentives you are eligible for based on your interests and own specific situation (e.g., are you a home owner or renting,  your utility providers, income level, and number of people in your home).  Search results will provide information on all applicable savings and include: details on the program offering the incentive;  the savings amount; whether it is in the form of a rebate, discount, or tax credit; and how to apply. 

Mass Save Incentives & Programs

Below is a list of many of the kinds of actions and purchases that have incentives through Mass Save that you can find through the Mass Energy Saving Finder tool.

You may also want to look at their Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheet (FAQs) to learn more about the different categories of incentives in Massachusetts.

Other Incentives and Savings Programs can be found at:

  • The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has a Benefits and Savings page.  It includes a great chart showing costs after incentives have been applied for common actions. Just scroll down to the section called “Incentives.”

 Electric Vehicles and Hybrids – Get more in Massachusetts! 

  • Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles incentives (MOR-EV) provides a $3,500 rebate for cars and $7,500 for trucks. There are additional savings ($1500) for income eligible families. If you are trading in a gas vehicle when you purchase or lease an EV, then  you are also eligible for a $1000 trade-in rebate for qualifying vehicles (12 or more years old).
  • A great resource to learn about EVs and savings opportunities is the Drive Green Program from the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. Visiting their EVFinder page will help you search and compare EVs by electric range, lowest possible cost after incentives, base manufacturer suggested retail price, and other criteria 

 

Specific State Programs and Incentives. Some are referenced above but here are links direct to those  programs and to some additional ones. 

 

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