Tag Archives: solar energy

If you’re a homeowner in New England, you’ve likely felt the sting of rising electric bills. And if your electricity comes from an investor-owned utility (IOU) like Eversource,  National Grid, Central Maine Power, or Rhode Island Energy the pain is probably worse.  Here’s the good news: solar is still the cheapest way to power your…  Read the entire post »

Why It’s Worth the Wait for Clean, Affordable Power  Installing solar panels on your home is a lot like remodeling your kitchen. There’s careful planning, permits to secure, and coordinated work between professionals. While it may take time, the payoff—clean, affordable energy for decades—is well worth it.  At New England Clean Energy, transparency is a…  Read the entire post »

Commercial solar energy systems operate through a series of carefully integrated processes that efficiently convert sunlight into usable electricity. Here’s a deeper look at each step on how commercial solar works:  Sunlight Absorption Solar panels, typically mounted on rooftops, parking canopies, or ground-mounted arrays, are designed to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity. These…  Read the entire post »

The case for solar energy has never been stronger, and 2025 presents an ideal moment to make the leap into renewable power. While solar energy has been steadily gaining popularity over the years, 2025 is a pivotal time for homeowners, businesses, and the environment. If you’ve been sitting on the fence about going solar, here…  Read the entire post »

In the evolving landscape of renewable energy solutions, solar carports and pergolas are emerging as innovative ways to harness solar power while providing practical benefits. Combining the functionality of a carport or pergola with the advantages of solar energy, these structures are gaining traction among homeowners, businesses, and institutions. If you’re curious about what solar…  Read the entire post »

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 »

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 »

Change is hard.  Abandoning a way of life is difficult and we would be lying to claim that everyone at NE Clean Energy commutes to work with an EV. However, we believe in taking the first step to at least challenge your perception of the accessibility of an EV and how much converting would be…  Read the entire post »

SMART Highlights  The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program, which pays homeowners and businesses in Massachusetts to generate solar energy, is finally here with the official start date of November 26, 2018. If you haven’t yet gone solar the time to sign up is now. And the SMART program is aptly named. The three best…  Read the entire post »

Guest Post by New England Clean Energy Customer George Snyder Installing a solar photovoltaic system to generate clean, cost-effective electricity fulfilled a long-standing desire for me and my wife. On many days it provides more energy than we use. However, it could not reduce the frustration of power failures. Grid-tied solar electric systems are required…  Read the entire post »