Net Metering 2.0

Net Metering in Massachusetts

Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Massachusetts homeowners.

NEM Export Rate

$0.305

per kWh

Avg Retail Rate

$0.305

per kWh

% of Retail

100%

compensation

Policy Status

Active

since 2018-01

System Limit

Up to 10 kW (Class I)

max eligible

NEM Policy Details — Massachusetts

How Massachusetts compensates your excess solar generation

Net Metering 2.0Active

Net Metering 2.0 provides near-retail compensation for residential systems. SMA caps apply. Strong SMART incentive program. Among the highest NEM rates in the US.

NEM Rate$0.305/kWh
Retail Rate$0.305/kWh
Savings GapNone
Annual True-UpYes

Source: Massachusetts DPU, DSIRE · Effective: 2018-01

Calculate Your NEM Savings in Massachusetts

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NEM Rate Comparison

$0.00Massachusetts: $0.305$0.305 (retail)

Massachusetts's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.

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Written & reviewed by

Jeremy Wolfe — Senior Solar Energy Analyst

Jeremy Wolfe is a solar energy analyst specializing in residential photovoltaic economics, federal and state incentive policy, and return-on-investment modeling for homeowners. He leads EnergyTools' solar research program and methodology.

  • 10+ years analyzing residential solar economics and payback modeling
  • Lead researcher for EnergyTools' 50-state solar cost-per-watt database
  • Author of 100+ solar ROI, payback, and incentive analyses

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, EPA FuelEconomy.gov, state utility commissions— updated 2026.