Utilities / National Grid
Data last verified: August 2026National Grid Solar Policy in 2026
Net metering & export credits
Near full-retail net metering (MA/RI); NY rules apply in NY territory. Massachusetts combines near-retail net metering with SMART performance payments for 20 years — among the strongest solar economics in the US.
Electricity rates
MA average ~30.2¢/kWh (EIA 2026) — top tier nationally.
What this means for solar
- MA SMART payments (~$0.03/kWh, income-eligible ~$0.06) stack on top of bill savings.
- ConnectedSolutions pays batteries for peak-event discharges (VPP).
Sources: EIA electricity rates (2026), state PUC orders and DSIRE (2026). Estimates only — verify with your utility tariff before deciding. Federal residential ITC (Section 25D) expired Dec 31, 2025.