Massachusetts Solar Industry Facts:
- Massachusetts ranks 7th nationally for solar electric capacity installed in 2018 with 2.2Gw total.
- Almost 370,000 homes in the state are powered by solar energy (SEIA).
- Solar installations have jumped tremendously in Massachusetts in the past 8 years, bolstered by strong solar energy incentives.
- There are close to 400 solar companies in Massachusetts, employing close to 12 thousand workers.
- Prices have fallen 47% over the last 5 years.
Top 10 States for Solar Installations:
1st - California
2nd - North Carolina
3rd -Arizona
4th - Nevada
5th - Texas
6th - New Jersey
7th - Massachusetts
8th - Florida
9th - Utah
10th - Georgia
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The Growth Of Clean Energy in Massachusetts since 2006
Massachusetts solar PV and wind power installations in 2006
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Massachusetts solar PV and wind power installations in 2008
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Massachusetts solar PV and wind power installations in 2011
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Other MA Facts:
- Electricity Price Rank: 7th most expensive state in the U.S.
- Net Metering Policy: Rated A
- Interconnection Policy: Rated A
- Renewal Portfolio Standard () target: 22.1% by 2020
- RPS carve-out target: 400 MW by 2020
