Worcester County is Massachusetts' largest county by area — anchored by Worcester and encompassing Shrewsbury, Westborough, and dozens of growing suburban and rural communities where National Grid electricity rates, strong homeownership rates, and expanding solar awareness are driving one of the state's fastest-growing residential solar markets.
Worcester County is Massachusetts' largest county by area — anchored by Worcester and encompassing Shrewsbury, Westborough, and dozens of growing suburban and rural communities where National Grid electricity rates, strong homeownership rates, and expanding solar awareness are driving one of the state's fastest-growing residential solar markets.
Primary utility: National Grid — eligible for MA net metering and SMART program enrollment. Average monthly bills: $125–$162/month. Typical payback: 5–8 years.
HomeRateMap connects Worcester 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.