REAL SOLAR INCENTIVES.
NO HYPE.
JUST WHAT YOU ACTUALLY QUALIFY FOR.
Net metering, state tax credits, property tax exemptions, and sales tax exemptions are real and available to homeowners in Western MA and Northern CT right now. We walk you through every dollar you are entitled to and we do not promise programs that no longer exist.
WE SHOW YOU EXACTLY WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO YOU TODAY
Solar incentives change over time. We stay current so you always get an accurate picture of what you qualify for right now in Western MA and Northern CT.
We have personally helped hundreds of homeowners use these programs. Net metering is the most powerful incentive available today and it is open to you right now.
YOUR METER RUNS BACKWARD.
HERE IS HOW IT WORKS.
Net metering is the single most important solar incentive available right now. Here is everything you need to know.
Net metering is a billing arrangement with your utility company. When your solar panels produce more electricity than your home uses at that moment, the extra power flows back to the grid. Your utility company tracks that and gives you a credit on your bill like a store credit for electricity you donated.
MA SOLAR INCENTIVES
These are the programs currently available to homeowners in Agawam, Feeding Hills, Southwick, Westfield, and surrounding towns.
MA Net Metering
When your panels produce more electricity than you use, the extra goes back to the grid. Your utility company Eversource or Unitil credits your account for every kilowatt-hour. In summer, many Western MA homeowners build up enough credits to cover most of their winter bills.
MA Solar Tax Credit
Massachusetts offers a state income tax credit of up to $1,000 for residential solar installations. This is a direct credit against your state tax bill not a deduction. You claim it when you file your MA state return.
Consult your tax advisor to confirm eligibility for your specific situation.
MA Property Tax Exemption
In Massachusetts, solar panels increase your home's assessed value but your property taxes do not go up. You get the full resale value benefit of solar without paying more in taxes every year.
MA Sales Tax Exemption
Solar equipment is fully exempt from Massachusetts sales tax. On a $20,000 system, that is $1,250 in savings right at the point of purchase before you even flip the switch.
CT SOLAR INCENTIVES
For homeowners in Enfield, Suffield, Windsor Locks, Simsbury, and surrounding CT towns.
CT Net Metering
Connecticut utilities credit you for excess solar energy your system sends back to the grid. Eversource and United Illuminating both participate. Your electric bill is reduced by the value of energy you produce above what you use.
CT Property Tax Exemption
Connecticut exempts solar installations from property tax increases. Your home value goes up when you add solar, but your annual property tax bill stays the same.
CT Sales Tax Exemption
Solar equipment is exempt from Connecticut sales tax. On a $20,000 system, that saves you $1,270 at the time of purchase.
NOT READY TO BUY?
ASK ABOUT OUR PPA PROGRAM.
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) puts solar on your roof with zero upfront cost. You buy the electricity at a fixed rate below your utility. The solar company owns the panels and handles all maintenance. Net metering still works.
It is the simplest way to go solar if you do not want a loan or equipment to own.
NET METERING CREDITS.
EVERY MONTH.
This Agawam homeowner used MA net metering and the state tax credit. Their system produces more than they use in summer, and those credits carry forward to cover most of their winter bills.
Their yard was spotless when we left. Their garden was untouched. Their panels have been producing for two years without a single service call.
WHAT HOMEOWNERS SAY
"Thrive knew exactly what was available in CT and helped me understand what I actually qualified for no hype, just the real numbers. The net metering credits have been better than I expected."
"The MA solar tax credit and property tax exemption were the things that convinced me. Thrive explained it clearly. My home is worth more and my tax bill did not go up. Best investment I have made."
"I appreciated that Thrive was upfront about what programs were still available and what had changed. No promises they could not keep. My net metering credits cover most of my winter bills."
FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT YOU QUALIFY FOR
We review your electric bills, your roof, and your location. Then we give you a written breakdown of every incentive you can actually use no programs that are closed, no numbers we cannot back up.
HOW MUCH COULD SOLAR SAVE YOU OVER 30 YEARS?
These are conservative estimates — we show you half of what most solar companies would promise. Real savings depend on your roof, shading, and system size. Use this to get a ballpark, then call us for the real numbers.
YOUR NUMBERS
Western MA utility rates have averaged 3–5% annual increases over the past decade. Slide to 8% to see a stress-test scenario.
CUMULATIVE SAVINGS OVER 30 YEARS
Each bar shows how much you've saved in total by that year. Conservative estimate.
Methodology: Annual savings = (kWh usage × $0.30/kWh × rate escalation factor × 0.5% annual panel degradation) × 50% conservative factor. This is not a guarantee. Actual savings depend on your roof orientation, shading, system size, and utility rate changes. Call us for a real site assessment.