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Solar ROI for Eversource Massachusetts Customers

Eversource Massachusetts charges an average of $27.8¢/kWh. A 7 kW solar system produces a $26,399 NPV over 25 years.

$13,945
Net System Cost
$26,399
25-Year NPV
6 years
Payback Period
$0.170/kWh
Solar LCOE

Eversource Massachusetts Rate Structure

ParameterRate
Average residential rate$27.8¢/kWh
Rate structureFLAT
Export credit policy1:1 NEM with SMART incentive program

Solar System Economics

A 7 kW solar system for a Eversource Massachusetts customer costs $21,350 before incentives. The 30% federal ITC saves $6,405, and the Massachusetts state credit adds $1,000. The net out-of-pocket cost is $13,945.

At Eversource Massachusetts's $27.8¢/kWh average rate, the system saves $2,374 in year one, producing 8,540 kWh. The solar LCOE of $0.170/kWh is 39% below Eversource Massachusetts's current rate.

Battery Storage for Eversource Massachusetts Customers

$8,400
Battery Net Cost
$0
Daily Arbitrage
$0
Annual Arbitrage
-$11,382
25-Year Battery NPV

Eversource Massachusetts uses a flat rate structure without significant peak/off-peak spread. Battery value comes primarily from backup power and net metering optimization rather than TOU arbitrage.

FAQ: Solar for Eversource Massachusetts Customers

How much can Eversource Massachusetts customers save with solar?
A typical 7 kW solar system saves Eversource Massachusetts customers approximately $2,374/year in electricity costs. Over 25 years, the NPV of savings after system costs is $26,399.
What is Eversource Massachusetts's rate structure?
Eversource Massachusetts uses a flat rate structure at an average of $27.8¢/kWh. Without a large peak/off-peak spread, battery storage value comes primarily from backup power and net metering optimization.
Does Eversource Massachusetts offer net metering?
1:1 NEM with SMART incentive program
Should Eversource Massachusetts customers add battery storage?
Battery storage for Eversource Massachusetts customers has a 25-year NPV of -$11,382. The economics are marginal based on TOU savings alone, but backup power value and future grid services programs may change the equation.

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