Massachusetts' Solar for All Application

Information on the status of the Department of Energy Resources' award under the U.S. EPA's Solar for All funding opportunity and development of Massachusetts’ Solar for All programs.

On October 11, 2023, the Department of Energy Resources submitted its application to the U.S. EPA’s Solar for All funding opportunity. On April 22, 2024, the Department of Energy Resources, together with coalition members Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, MassHousing, and Boston Housing Authority, received a $156 million award from the EPA. 

 

Solar for All Application Overview

Planned components of the program, subject to refinement, include a residential zero-interest loan initiative, a residential lease initiative, a public affordable housing procurement initiative, a private affordable housing financing initiative, and a low-income community shared solar initiative. Massachusetts’ Solar for All program will also include funding for technical assistance, education, outreach, quality assurance, and workforce training.   

More details on Massachusetts’ proposed program components can be found in the Solar for All Application Overview.

Program Planning Timeline and Stakeholder Engagement

Massachusetts’ Solar for All team is engaged in ongoing community engagement and program design activities to ensure that we are prepared to begin implementing programs as soon as possible after receiving funds. The Massachusetts Solar for All Coalition anticipates extensive stakeholder engagement opportunities over the coming months to receive input on specific elements of program design and implementation, as program components are refined to align with the awarded budget. 

This page will be updated regularly to provide information on opportunities for engagement. Please also sign up for the Solar for All mailing list to receive updates.