Plug-in solar
Bill moving Not yet. A bill (H.5175) is still moving in Massachusetts. The full rules for Massachusetts.
A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 750 kWh a year here, worth roughly $194 at Massachusetts’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.
What everyday things cost in Massachusetts
| Space heater on high, one hour | $0.46 | Heater cost calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles | $9.86 | EV charging calculator |
| 100 W of always-on load, per year | $267 | Standby calculator |
| Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year | $255 | LED calculator |
Home energy rebates
Massachusetts wasn’t listed as taking applications for the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) in an Oct 12, 2026 review of state program pages. Programs open and close as money runs out, so check your state energy office. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.
Gas lawn equipment
Places in Massachusetts with rules on gas leaf blowers: Arlington; Lexington, Belmont, Cambridge; Concord, Newton, Brookline, Lincoln, Marblehead. All local bans.
Clotheslines
Massachusetts’s solar-access law likely protects clotheslines from HOA bans, though the law doesn’t name them. Right-to-dry laws.