Massachusetts
- USA: Massachusetts Supports Commercial Solar Systems with up to USD 25,000-
In Massachusetts, a new support programme for large-scale solar thermal systems has come into effect recently. Building owners can now apply for grants of up to USD 25,000 (residential and commercial systems) or even USD 30,000 (systems on public buildings) thanks to the Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Commercial Pilot Program. Pre-studies can also be funded with up to USD 10,000 – applicants have only to pay 25 % of the costs themselves and will receive the rest as a grant. The photo shows the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
Photo: Jens Goetzke/pixelio - SHELD Solar Thermal Rebate Program (2011)-
This brochure was created by The Home Energy Loss Prevention Service (HELPS), which provides energy assessment services to Massachusetts customers of The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC). It details the objectives and design of the South Hadley Electric Light Department (SHELD) solar thermal rebate program, which was created by the Massachusetts town of South Hadley. More information on solar thermal incentives can be found here.
- Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Commercial Program - FAQ's (2012)-
This document addresses the most frequently asked questions fielded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. This is intended for people who are interested in participating in the program and trying to find out how it works and what they will need to do to receive the benefits.
- Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Rebate Program (2011)-
This report was written by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. It provides information on the goals and structure of the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020 as it pertains to solar thermal hot water heating.
- USA: Each Month a new Subsidy Programme in a Northeastern State -
During the last months, the states in the Northwest of the US have enjoyed one incentive programme after another. Since October 2010, there has been a new or improved incentive programme announced each month, beginning with Connecticut last October. New Hampshire followed in November, New York State in December and Massachusetts in January.
Figure: Christine Griebel & Nancy Chaplin - Confident Newcomers in the U.S.- After almost 20 years of stagnant markets, since 2005 the U.S. solar thermal market is exploding. According to the official governmental statistics (www.eia.doe.gov) the market rose by 77 % in 2006 to 111,480 m2 (78 MWth). After many years of winter sleep the local industry is waking up. Interesting and self-confident newcomers enter the stage.
- Cold-Climate Solar Thermal Systems (2003)-
This document from 2003 compares two solar domestic hot water heating systems in cold climates to compare the differences. The two locations that were used were Wisconsin and Massachusetts. They used the same type of solar hot water system and broke down their findings and how specific variables affected average hot water use, average solar fraction and overall performance of the systems.
