Renewable Energy Trust
The Renewable Energy Trust seeks to maximize environmental and economic benefits for the Commonwealth’s citizens by pioneering and promoting clean energy technologies and fostering the emergence of sustainable markets for electricity generated from renewable sources.
The Trust provides financial assistance to individuals and businesses for solar panels and wind turbines at their homes and facilities, works with communities to incorporate green design into schools, helps emerging clean energy businesses flourish in the Commonwealth, and much more.
The Trust works through a variety of programs geared towards these different groups to provide many avenues for the Commonwealth to become greener. Choose your group below to see which programs might be right for you.
If you would like more information about renewable energy technologies and suggestions for what you can do, go to our Energy Information website.
Individuals
Commonwealth Solar: Learn about rebates for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 5 kilowatts for homeowners>>
Businesses and Nonprofits
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Commonwealth Solar: Learn about rebates for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 500 kilowatts for businesses, nonprofits, public buildings, and other non-residential facilities>>
Communities
Green Schools Initiative: If your town or city is considering building a new school or making major renovations to an existing school building, learn about the environmental, economic, and health benefits of green schools, and opportunities available through the Trust and the Mass. School Building Authority>>
Commonwealth Solar: Learn about rebates for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 500 kilowatts for public buildings>>
Clean Energy Choice®: When residents of eligible communities sign up to support clean energy through their electric utility bill, your town or city earns matching grants that can be used towards solar panels or other renewable energy-related projects. Learn why it pays to encourage residents to support clean energy through MTC's Clean Energy Choice® program>>
Community Wind Collaborative: If your community has sufficient wind resources, the Trust can provide technical and financial assistance for community-scale wind energy projects. Learn about community wind projects>>
Predevelopment Financing Initiative: If your community is interested in developing other large-scale (greater than 250 kW) renewable energy generation systems, such as landfill gas, biomass or hydropower, it may be eligible for support for a feasibility study. Learn about available assistance>>
Community Energy Opportunities: To identify which energy-saving measures might be right for you, learn about new opportunities for communities to receive energy consulting assistance>>
Clean Energy Entrepreneurs
Learn about various opportunities available for clean energy technology companies>>
Energy Generation Project Developers
If you are a developer of renewable energy generation projects, the Trust has several programs to help you build your project in Massachusetts>>
Affordable Housing Developers
By making your affordable housing project "green" through energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, you can qualify for assistance through the Trust. Learn how>>
Educators and Activists
Teachers: learn more about incorporating renewable energy lessons into your curriculum. Free lesson plans and other resources are available>>
Activists and Outreach groups: learn about periodically available opportunities for receiving grants to raise public awareness about renewable energy>>