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Boston Solar and Battery

Generate your own energy and manage costs with flexible solar and battery plans designed for how you live today.
Lock in predictable monthly energy costs with $0 down options
Keep your home powered during outages with battery backup
Earn incentives through Massachusetts programs like SMART

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Power your Boston home with solar and battery

Boston homeowners are no strangers to rising electricity costs, seasonal extremes, and an aging grid. With utilities like Eversource and National Grid serving the area, energy bills can fluctuate significantly throughout the year—especially during peak winter and summer demand. Solar and battery storage help bring more predictability to your home’s energy, while reducing reliance on the grid.

With Sunrun, going solar in Boston is simple. We design and install your system, handle permits and utility approvals, and help enroll your home in available Massachusetts incentives. You don’t have to navigate the complexity—our team manages the entire process so you can start generating your own power faster.

Massachusetts is one of the most solar-friendly states in the country, thanks to programs like the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART). This program provides ongoing payments based on how much electricity your system produces, helping offset energy costs over time. These incentives are administered through utilities like Eversource and National Grid and are designed to support long-term solar adoption across the state.

In addition to SMART, Boston homeowners can benefit from net metering, which allows you to earn credits for excess energy sent back to the grid—helping reduce your electricity bill when your system isn’t producing, like at night.

Pairing solar with a battery takes it even further. You can store energy during the day and use it when rates are higher or when the grid goes down. In Massachusetts, adding a battery may also increase your SMART incentive through additional “adders,” making solar-plus-storage an even more valuable setup.

Whether you live in a brownstone, triple-decker, or single-family home, Sunrun helps Boston homeowners take control of their energy with flexible plans designed to fit how you live today—and how your energy needs may change in the future.

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Upgrade your home with a solar system and battery storage, and get expert installation from America’s #1 provider.

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Lexi Y. Chicopee, MA (Google)

"We are so excited to have our solar system! It's such a smart, no-brainer option. Doesn't cost the customer a thing if you qualify! AND you get to do something good for the environment AND you get to save money! The system really does look awesome on our roof! Super stoked!"

Barry F. Taunton, MA (Google)

"Overall, I’m very satisfied with SunRun and blown away by my sales rep. Would recommend considering solar especially if you want to go green but cannot afford to buy panels outright."

Darcy S. Shrewsbury, MA (Google)

"Thanks to my sales rep and Sunrun, I now have a beautiful new roof and a solar energy system that is saving me money and helping the environment. I am grateful for my rep’s hard work and commitment to providing top-notch service."

Kelly I. Billerica, MA (Google)

"Now that we have more daylight, the system has shown to be a positive change for our house. With a house full of pre-teens and all of their electronics along with the increase in rates, our electric bill was getting out of control. It is such a relief to finally have a predictable bill."

Ramon A. Billerica, MA (Google)

"Not only am I reducing my carbon footprint, but I’m also saving money on my energy bills every month. Sunrun’s innovative financing options made the transition to solar affordable and hassle-free. Plus, knowing that I’m contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future for generations to come is incredibly rewarding."

Sunrun Subscription Plan vs. solar panels ownership

Our solar lease subscription plan offers predictable, affordable rates for as little as $0 down in upfront costs, or you could purchase solar panels outright.

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Sunrun Subscription Plan

Leasing solar panels

Benefits

  • Predictable, affordable payments
  • Protect against rising utility costs
  • Extended Sunrun warranties including workmanship and energy production guarantee for life of contract, 10 year roof penetration warranty, 24/7 system monitoring

Who maintains?

  • Sunrun owns and maintains
  • Plan transfers to new owners if you sell your home

Payments

  • $0 to little down
  • Locked in monthly solar lease

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Solar panels ownership

Purchasing solar panels

Benefits

  • Own your system outright
  • Protect against rising utility costs
  • Manufacturer's equipment warranties, 10 year workmanship guarantee, and 10 year roof penetration warranty

Who maintains?

  • I service and care for my system myself
  • Transfers to new owners if you sell your home

Payments

  • Full system cost (cash upfront)

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Increase control over your power

Take control of how you power your Boston home. With Eversource and National Grid rates changing throughout the year, solar and battery help you generate your own energy and manage monthly costs with more predictability.

Protect your home during outages

From nor’easters to heavy snow, outages can hit Boston anytime. A home battery keeps essentials like lights, refrigeration, and Wi-Fi running so you can stay comfortable and connected when the grid goes down.

Maximize your solar value

Programs like SMART provide payments based on your system’s energy production. Combined with net metering through Eversource or National Grid, Boston homeowners can get more value from the energy they generate.

FAQs

Solar panels work year-round, even in cloudy or snowy conditions. Boston still receives enough sunlight to generate meaningful energy, and panels are designed to perform efficiently in colder temperatures.

Sunrun works with major Massachusetts utilities including Eversource and National Grid, handling interconnection and helping ensure your system works seamlessly with your local grid.

The SMART program is a statewide solar incentive that pays homeowners for the electricity their system produces. Payments are typically made monthly and can last around 10 years for residential systems.

Yes. Net metering allows you to send excess solar energy to the grid in exchange for credits, which can help offset your electricity usage when your system isn’t producing.

Massachusetts offers a state tax credit worth up to 15% of your system cost (up to $1,000), along with property and sales tax exemptions for solar systems. These benefits typically apply when you purchase your system. With a Sunrun subscription or lease, Sunrun claims available incentives and factors them into your plan—so you can go solar with little to no upfront cost.

A battery helps keep your home powered during outages and allows you to use stored solar energy when electricity rates are higher. In Massachusetts, adding storage may also increase your SMART incentive.