Go Solar

Go Solar
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Solar energy is a cost-effective way for homes in Wellesley to lower their energy bills and lock in reliable energy costs from a proven clean energy solution: the sun! 

Solar PV generates electricity to power your home and contribute electricity to the grid while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Solar energy can power electric cars, electric heat pumps, electric water heaters, and other electric appliances. 

Consider solar hot water!

Add back-up battery storage to protect your home from power outages and optimize your use of solar electricity.

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What do you get from rooftop solar?

Climate
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • Reduce air pollution
Peace of Mind
  • Silent operation
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Protection from power outages when a  solar systems is connected to a home battery
Lower Bills
  • Dramatically reduced electricity bills
  • A WMLP net-metering program that pays customers, credited on monthly utility bills, for excess solar electricity generation
Tax Credits
  • 30% federal tax credit for residential solar installations
  • 15% state tax credit for residential solar installations
  • State property tax and sales tax exemptions
  • 30% tax credit for residential battery storage systems

How do you go solar?

Number 1

Estimate solar potential

Number 2

Get Quotes

Number 3

Choose an installer

Want to learn more?

Increasing solar in Wellesley

  • Click here to read more about Wellesley's efforts to increase solar installations.


Purchase 100% of your electricity from renewable sources.

  • Email Wellesley Municipal Light Plant at wecare@wellesleyma.gov

  • Call Wellesley Municipal Light Plant at 781-235-7600

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