How to Claim Eversource Solar Rebates & Navigate MA SMART
Utility GuideMassachusetts2 min readVerified Q2 · 2026

How to Claim Eversource Solar Rebates & Navigate MA SMART

SBI Editorial DeskUpdated Q2 · 20263 sections

Eversource is the largest energy delivery company in New England, and its Massachusetts customers are feeling the burn of consistently rising electricity supply rates. If your home is powered by Eversource, generating your own clean energy is the most effective way to protect your household budget from these seasonal rate hikes.

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Understanding Eversource Net Metering in MA

Eversource offers highly favorable net metering policies for residential solar systems in Massachusetts. During the long days of summer, your solar panels will likely produce more electricity than your home consumes. Eversource credits this excess power back to your account at nearly the full retail rate. You can bank these credits and use them to offset the higher heating and lighting costs during dark New England winters.

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Stacking the MA SMART Program

While Eversource handles your net metering, your ROI is massively accelerated by the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program. As an Eversource customer, you are eligible to receive fixed cash payouts for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) your system produces over 10 years. Because SMART is a declining block program, SunBeam Innovations works quickly to secure your interconnection approval so you lock in the highest possible payout tier.

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The SunBeam Innovations Interconnection Process

Eversource has strict interconnection standards to ensure grid stability. We handle this entirely on your behalf. From submitting the initial engineering schematics and managing historic district permitting, to coordinating the final Eversource meter swap, we ensure your transition to solar is seamless and fully compliant.

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