Mass solar loan program available to massachusetts residents the massachusetts department of energy resources doer and the massachusetts clean energy center masscec have launched the mass solar loan program for massachusetts residents interested in directly owning their solar electric projects.
Mass solar loan income based loan support.
For loans closed on or after december 13th 2017 mass solar loan will provide a 1 5 percent interest rate buy down as an upfront payment for customers qualifying as low income below 80 of state median income.
The mass solar loan program was developed to further encourage the adoption of solar panels in ma and support the commonwealth s solar industry in a way that maximizes the benefit to the local economy.
This is paid directly to the lender as a portion of the loan principal when the project is complete.
With your installer s help you must complete a mass solar loan technical application at the mass solar loan portal indicating your intent to apply for income based loan support before you can apply for income verification.
The mass solar loan program is nearing full utilization of the initial program funding tracked here.
Work with your installer to complete your mass solar loan technical application online.
Select an installer and sign a solar installation contract.
If you have already completed an application on the mass solar loan portal please use the link provided in the email sent from the portal to begin your income.
The genesis of this program came out of the department of energy resources explained andrew belden director of solar programs at masscec.
Low income customers are eligible for a 30 reduction up to 10 500.