Since the inauguration of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick in 2007, the state has installed 29.8 megawatts (MW) of solar energy capacity and stands third to only California and New Jersey when it comes to states with the most installed solar capacity. With such an increase in solar during his first term, it would have been easy for Patrick to call it a job well done, satisfied for at least a few years with the state’s progress.

The brand-new Massachusetts program designed to encourage commercial solar development in the state is officially closed to new applicants for the first block of funding. How long did it take for the $4 million Block 1 to sell out? Well, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center opened up to solicitations for the first block of funding [...]

Beginning in late January, Massachusetts will once again be accepting applications for the Commonwealth Solar Rebate Program. The press release from Governor Deval Patrick’s office laid out the next phase for solar in the state: …the new programs – Commonwealth Solar II and Commonwealth Solar Stimulus – will begin accepting rebate applications from residents and [...]

The Massachusetts solar rebate program is now closed to new applicants.