Massachusetts Resources
General resources regarding state clean energy policies, incentives, and utilities.
- MassEVIP Fleets Charging Program: This rolling grant program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is aimed at making electric vehicles (EVs) more widely available across Massachusetts. The program provides incentives for public entities to buy or lease Passenger Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Electric Hybrid Vehicles. READ MORE →
- MassEVIP Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Educational Campus Charging Program: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection provides incentives for property owners or managers to acquire and install Level 1 and Level 2 EV charging stations. Educational campuses with at least 15 students on site are eligible for up to 60% of cost of hardware and installation costs. READ MORE →
- Accelerating Clean Transportation (ACT) School Bus Fleet Deployment Program: Through the Accelerating Clean Transportation (ACT) School Bus Fleet Deployment Program, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) offers school bus fleets flexible funding for depot upgrades and purchases of electric school buses and associated charging infrastructure. Participating fleets also have the opportunity to work with MassCEC's consultant team to address the gaps in technical knowledge impeding school bus fleets from electrifying, in areas such as coordination with stakeholders, equipment selection, procurement, and project implementation. READ MORE →
- MassEVIP DC Fast Charging Program: Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the competitive MassEVIP DC Fast Charging Program provides incentives for property owners with publicly accessible parking and educational campuses with at least 15 students on site to acquire DC fast charging stations. Educational campuses are eligible for up to 60% of hardware and installation costs or up to $50,000 per station. READ MORE →
- Solar in Massachusetts: Many people have the misconception that solar (PV) systems do not work in Massachusetts, due to New England's diverse weather conditions. However, Massachusetts is an excellent location for solar systems. The Renewable Energy Division of MA describes the different types of solar energy and how they are used in Massachusetts. Find out what solar programs and incentives are currently available for your school or institution. READ MORE →
- Renewable Energy Trust Fund: The renewable energy fund is supported by a non-bypassable surcharge of $0.0005 per kilowatt-hour (0.5 mill/kWh), imposed on customers of all investor-owned electric utilities and competitive municipal utilities in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center administers the Fund with oversight and planning assistance from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). The Fund may provide grants, contracts, loans, equity investments, energy production credits, bill credits, and rebates to customers. The fund is authorized to support “Class I and II” renewables, which includes solar photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal electric energy. READ MORE →

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