Category Archives: Solar News

If you’ve been thinking about adding battery storage to your home, there’s exciting news for certain Massachusetts homeowners. National Grid has launched ConnectedSolutions+, an enhanced battery incentive program that offers significantly higher incentives than the traditional ConnectedSolutions program—but only in select areas of Massachusetts. Depending on where you live, this new program could mean thousands […]

Rhode Island continues to offer some of the strongest solar incentives in the region—and for 2026, the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) and Renewable Energy Growth (REG) Program updates bring both stability and important timing considerations. If you’re considering solar this year, here’s what’s changed—and how to take advantage of these programs before funding runs out. […]

If it feels like your electric bill has jumped dramatically over the past few years, you’re not imagining it. According to newly published data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity prices have been rising at a much faster pace than most homeowners expected—and the trend shows no sign of slowing. In fact, the […]

If you’ve been following energy news recently, you may have heard that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could significantly impact the solar industry, specifically the end of the solar tax credit. While this bill is not yet law, if passed by the Senate without major changes, it could bring about some […]

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the solar market, you’ve probably heard some buzz about tariffs—what they are, how they could affect prices, and what they might mean for your plans to go solar. At New England Clean Energy, we know this topic can feel overwhelming, especially when policies shift and headlines change.  So, […]

Good news for solar energy users in Massachusetts! The state recently updated its Net Metering program, allowing for more flexibility and greater opportunities for homeowners and businesses to generate and store their own clean energy. The new regulations make it easier for facilities of varying sizes to participate in net metering, providing more options for […]

Curious about the benefits of solar energy? We have exciting news for you! New England Clean Energy is thrilled to announce the release of our latest ebook: “Solar Energy: A Sustainable Future.” This ebook explores the significant advantages of solar energy and demonstrates its vital contribution to sustainability. Inside, you’ll find inspiring case studies of successful […]

As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the need for sustainable solutions has become more crucial than ever. In line with this commitment to a greener future, we are excited to share the latest update on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, effective July 1, 2024. This major update sets higher […]

Battery Fires: Why Are UL5940A and UL5940 Important? Batteries are a critical component of our move to a clean energy economy. Typically called Energy Storage Systems (or ESS) or BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), such systems are used to store solar power produced during the day so that it can be used overnight or on […]

How much has the new fire code reduced the size of the solar arrays you’ve deployed or are deploying? We are collecting data from you to document the impact of the fire code on the deployment of solar panels on roofs and will use this data to work with the Department of Fire Services (DFS) and […]