The Berkshires Solar

With the right solar installer by your side, going solar in the Massachusetts Berkshires is a smart, rewarding investment. Our experienced team can help you navigate the ins and outs of your solar options, and help you meet your financial and environmental goals.

Home to several close-knit communities surrounded by the mountains and beautiful natural spaces, the Berkshires offers strong incentives and rewarding solar access. For homeowners in this area, here is some helpful information to know about going solar:

What is the structure of my town's utility? Most towns in the Berkshires are served by National Grid or Eversource. Both National Grid and Eversource are one of Massachusetts' investor-owned utilities. Investor-owned utilities are for-profit entities and as such, are highly regulated by the state. That means that they must abide by Massachusetts net metering policies which are favorable for solar system owners.
How does net metering work in Massachusetts?Unlike many other states, Massachusetts has a “one to one” net metering value for systems at the residential scale. That means that the utility must value every kilowatt-hour (kWh) that you make at the same rate that they charge you for a kWh. There are exceptions to this for systems above a certain size – but generally, homeowners in the Pioneer Valley have very strong net metering rates and protections.
What incentives are available in my town?Homeowners in the Berkshires can take advantage of federal and state level clean energy incentives. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022, homeowners are eligible for a 30% tax credit on the total cost to install a solar array, as well as a 30% credit on an energy storage system, a $2000 credit for installing an air-source heat pump, and a $1000 credit for installing an EV charger.
What are the Massachusetts state incentives? On top of federal tax benefits, Massachusetts residents can claim state sales tax exemption on solar installation costs, as well as property tax exemption on home value added by solar panels. These exemptions are supplemented by a one-time, 15% personal tax credit – up to $10,00 – on installation costs. Massachusetts also provides residents with a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) for every MWh of power generated by their solar systems, which then can be sold for personal profit.

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Harness the power of the sun with New England's leading employee-owned solar company. Sunbug Solar, which recently joined forces with ReVision Energy, has built and maintained quality solar projects in the Berkshires for 9 years, and brings 14 years of Massachusetts experience and knowledge to the ReVision team.

We are a dedicated team of solar professionals who live and work in the communities we serve. Our Massachusetts branches are in Westfield, Woburn, and North Andover. We have 15 years of experience building solar for homes and businesses in Massachusetts, and are skilled at navigating the Bay State's complex solar policies and requirements.

Strong solar presence in the Berkshires

Our team has installed solar on over 300 homes in the Berkshires, including Worthington, Lenox, Great Barrington, Stockbridge, and New Marlborough. We have also built several solar projects for local businesses and organizations. In 2022 we installed a 12 kW array for Shaker Mills Books, a well-loved bookstore in West Stockbridge.

With the increased presence of large national solar corporations performing low-quality installations across Massachusetts, ReVision Energy is committed to providing technical excellence and long-term service to our customers.

We're Experienced, Full Service Solar Installers

Since 2003, our team of solar experts has installed and maintained solar project in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. Along the way we have gained a deep track record of experience working on every kind of solar project imaginable, and have perfected our process from customer outreach to install to service.

We're Highly Rated & Highly Reviewed

When you go solar with ReVision Energy, you're putting trust in a team that is consistently rated a top 10 Solar Installer in the country from Solar Power World. We are also highly reviewed by customers in Massachusetts, with hundreds of five-star reviews and testimonials from ReVision Solar Champions who refer us to their families and friends.

We're Employee-Owned

Employee ownership also means we're built for the long-haul -- other solar installers may come and go, but we'll be around to support and service all projects we install for decades to come. We offer genuine long-term service, and will be there for you in all the fossil fuel-free years ahead.