May 29, 2025
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… Read the entire post »
May 19, 2025
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,… Read the entire post »
April 24, 2025
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… Read the entire post »
September 30, 2024
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… Read the entire post »
July 30, 2024
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… Read the entire post »
March 18, 2024
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… Read the entire post »
June 19, 2023
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… Read the entire post »
August 19, 2022
If you have any interest in clean energy or solar panel incentives, you probably know by now that the Federal Government has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA is a $369 billion investment for climate justice and clean energy making it one of the most significant climate bills in history. And for us… Read the entire post »
April 25, 2022
If you live in Massachusetts in NationalGrid or Unitil territory and have considered going solar, or went solar anytime since roughly 2016, you likely were told about the 10 kW AC Limit. And if you live in Eversource territory, you will soon know all about it too. What is the 10 kW AC limit? Basically,… Read the entire post »
December 8, 2021
On November 12, 2021, the U.S. Congress passed a key part of President Biden’s agenda (and solar policy): a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. It contains plans to invest $550 billion in American infrastructure over the course of five years. On the same day, Biden announced that the first version of the Build Back Better… Read the entire post »
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