The secret behind the success of Solar Energy MA
The strategic planning of the government of Massachusetts, the tireless effort of its officials and the enthusiastic people who adopted the various schemes for operation Solar Energy MA has borne fruit. Massachusetts has achieved the No. 1 position as an energy efficient state.
The credits for the successful shifting to Solar Energy MA goes to the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) that has taken many vital steps to put Massachusetts on the top gear of going for clean energy. DOER has entered into a partnership with MassCEC (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center) and together they are into providing grants and subsidies for installation of rooftop solar equipments.
Though the need for Solar Energy MA has dawned a bit late when Massachusetts is in the verge of exhausting all its available fossil fuel, yet the dawn has come before it is too late. With this in focus, the department is taking all possible steps to accelerate the pace of adapting Solar Energy MA and reduce the demand of fossil fuels which they are forced to import from other parts of the country and abroad.
Going clean and green for energy is not only a welcome move, environmentally, but also has other benefits. One such major benefit has come by way of increased employment. Yes, this particular solar energy department alone has helped 64,000 people get employment.
Department of Energy has taken another major and effective step to make Solar Energy MA more prominent and widely adopted method. This is the decision of providing various rebates to the citizens who go for installation of solar roof top PVs which includes sales tax exemption, 30% federal tax credit and property tax exemption.
Apart from this, various programs like Commonwealth Solar Rebate program, Commonwealth Solar II, Commonwealth Solar Hot Water, Renew Boston Solar have been introduced to boost up the solar transition. Under these programs, those who go for solar panel installations get up to 30% renewable energy tax credit. These apart, additional tax incentives, like solar rebates and state tax credits are provided as per each state’s norms.
One more interesting innovative initiative has come by way of State Renewable Energy Credit or SREC. Under this initiative the utility companies pay the solar panel installer and solar energy user certain amount against your credit accrued.
So the overall outcome is a considerably low cost of installation of PVs and adoption of solar renewable energy systems in the household which makes it a lucrative option for any citizen.
