Franklin County in north-central MA is a largely rural county anchored by Greenfield and Deerfield — where the Pioneer Valley communities have strong environmental values, National Grid electricity rates that support solar economics, and rural properties with excellent sun exposure and minimal shading from surrounding farmland and open terrain.
Franklin County in north-central MA is a largely rural county anchored by Greenfield and Deerfield — where the Pioneer Valley communities have strong environmental values, National Grid electricity rates that support solar economics, and rural properties with excellent sun exposure and minimal shading from surrounding farmland and open terrain.
Primary utility: National Grid — eligible for MA net metering and SMART program enrollment. Average monthly bills: $120–$155/month. Typical payback: 5–8 years.
HomeRateMap connects Franklin County homeowners with licensed MA solar installers. Free quotes, no commitment.
Excess solar production is credited to your National Grid account at the retail rate. Your installer handles the interconnection application.
Gross cost: $21,000–$35,000 before incentives. After 30% ITC: $14,700–$24,500. SMART program and net metering reduce effective cost further over 10–25 years.
2 minutes. No commitment. Licensed MA installers only.