{"id":11670,"date":"2019-12-28T16:23:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T21:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/?p=11670"},"modified":"2020-01-10T11:55:23","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T16:55:23","slug":"solarize-mass-plus-program-offers-big-savings-for-needham-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/2019\/12\/solarize-mass-plus-program-offers-big-savings-for-needham-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"Solarize Mass Plus Program Offers Big Savings for Needham Homeowners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Blog post by Boston Solar<\/a>, testimonial provided by the Green Needham Collaborative team. The original blog post can be found here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The Solarize program had already helped over 100 homeowners in Needham save thousands by switching to solar back in 2014, a number that has more than quadrupled since. Great news, right? Well, it gets better \u2014 if you have been thinking of going solar<\/a>, installing an air source heat pump, or buying an electric vehicle, the Solarize Mass Plus program is underway in Needham<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is the Solarize Mass Plus Program?<\/h3>\n

The Solarize Mass Plus program<\/a> is aimed at making it easier and more affordable for Massachusetts homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs. This is done by evaluating your home\u2019s energy needs and energy-saving potential, then pairing you with vetted solar photovoltaic installers (Boston Solar), HVAC installation partners (N.E.T.R. Inc<\/a>.), and organizations to help transition to electric cars (Green Energy Consumers Alliance<\/a>) armed with discounted prices and valuable rebates.<\/p>\n

The rebates and savings apply to three different carbon-footprint-reducing upgrades:<\/p>\n

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    Solar PV (photovoltaic) panel systems<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Air source heat pumps<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Electric vehicles (EVs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Now, you\u2019re probably wondering \u2014 what kind of savings are we talking about?<\/p>\n

    How Can You Save With Solarize Mass?<\/h3>\n

    To begin your process of going green, all you need to do is fill out this form<\/a> before Spring 2020 to pair you with a solar coach who can find the most effective solutions for your particular energy goals. Then, once you have decided on the services that best fit into your plan, you will be paired with a vetted, preferred contractor (or contractors). Lastly, all customers have till April 30, 2020 to sign their contracts for their energy upgrades. The vetting is an important step in the process \u2014 and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

    Vetted Contractors: Solarize Mass\u2019s Biggest Asset<\/h3>\n

    Here at Boston Solar<\/a>, we have worked with a lot of incentive and awareness programs like Solarize Mass. The thing that makes this program different is the thorough and practical vetting process. Any contractor vetted through the Solarize Mass program not only has to verify their technical knowledge and proficiency \u2014 but they also have to be transparent about their pricing!<\/p>\n

    As the vetted and preferred solar PV installer for Solarize Mass Plus Needham, Boston Solar has proven that our installation costs are primed for value and energy savings. By utilizing the Solarize Mass Plus Program, you get access to the best solar PV installation and other green technology available, all at special pricing exclusive to the Solarize program.<\/p>\n

    The cost of solar PV panels through the Solarize Mass Program is 21% less<\/a> than the statewide average.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Bonus: Piling on the Solar Incentives<\/h3>\n

    What\u2019s more, you can further reduce your solar PV installation costs by taking advantage of the existing solar incentives here in Massachusetts. This includes:<\/p>\n