Commercial Solar Strategy

Your Electricity Bill Is the Highest Risk You're Not Managing.

Massachusetts business owners pay 64% more for electricity than the national average — and rates keep climbing. There's a way to take that number off the table for good.

21.98¢
MA Commercial Rate / kWh
41%
Rate Increase Since 2020
50%+
Year 1 Cost Recovery
MA commercial rates up  7.2%  again this year — locking in solar now protects your budget.
50+ MA Businesses Served
Licensed & Insured
Local New England Team
SMART 3.0 Certified Installer

Every Month You Wait, the Gap Widens

Businesses in other states pay 64% less for electricity — that's money they're investing in growth while you're handing it to the utility company.

Massachusetts Commercial Rate
21.98¢ / kWh
Average commercial electricity rate in MA
U.S. National Average
13.41¢ / kWh
Average commercial electricity rate nationwide
You're Paying 64% More
Uncontrolled Inflation

Massachusetts electricity rates have surged 41% since 2020, with an additional 7.2% year-over-year increase as of early 2026. There is no sign of this slowing down.

Direct Bottom-Line Impact

These high overhead costs directly reduce profitability for local New England companies. Every dollar spent on inflated energy is a dollar not invested in growth.

Unpredictable Budgeting

Volatile energy prices make it nearly impossible to forecast operating expenses accurately, creating financial risk for your business planning.

Turn Your Roof Into a Financial Advantage

Solar is more than clean energy — commercial projects may have financing, state-program, and tax considerations that differ from residential systems. Review current treatment with your tax advisor while Sol NE evaluates the energy options for your property.

Flexible
Project Financing

Ask about Sol NE energy savings programs and financing structures available for your commercial project.

Tax Planning
Accelerated Depreciation

Commercial solar systems may qualify for accelerated depreciation — we recommend confirming current treatment with your tax advisor.

25+ yrs
Fixed Energy Costs

Replace unpredictable utility inflation with 25+ years of cost stability. Know your energy costs for the next two decades.

SMART 3.0
Revenue Generation

Through the SMART 3.0 Program, receive fixed incentive payments for 20 years based on the energy your system generates.

100%
Property Tax Exemption

Solar installations are 100% exempt from property taxes on the value they add to your building for 20 years in Massachusetts.

Let's Figure Out What Solar Can Actually Do for Your Business

No sales pitch. We'll pull together real numbers — your savings, your tax strategy, your payback timeline — so you can make a confident decision.

Your Actual Numbers, Not Estimates

Custom ROI modeling based on your real usage, roof, and tax situation.

Financing & Tax-Professional Coordination

We provide project information your financing and tax professionals can use when evaluating current options.

SMART 3.0 Revenue Projection

See exactly what your 20-year incentive payments could look like.

No Pressure, Ever

We're here to help you decide, not to push you. Take the analysis and take your time.

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Takes 2 minutes. A real person from our team reviews every request.

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