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Residential Rate
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Based on 8kW system at current rates
System Cost
$26,160
Massachusetts State Incentive
-$320
Net Cost
$25,840
Payback Period
17.9 years
Annual Savings
$1,440
25-Year Savings
$52,501
Belmont Municipal Light Department serves customers in Belmont in Massachusetts with a residential electricity rate of $0.15 per kWh. This is 11% below the national average of $0.168/kWh, though solar still delivers strong returns with today’s lower installation prices.
At current rates, a typical Belmont Municipal Light Department household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,620 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $1,440 annually and $52,501 over the 25-year life of the system. With Massachusetts incentives of $320, the net system cost drops to $25,840, with a payback period of just 17.9 years.
As a municipal utility, Belmont Municipal Light Department sets its own rates and policies independently, separate from Mass Save and ConnectedSolutions programs that serve investor-owned utility customers. However, Belmont Municipal Light Department offers its own local rebate programs. Belmont Municipal Light Department offers net metering, allowing solar customers to receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid. The utility offers a solar rebate of $1.20 per watt up to $15,000. Heat pump rebates of up to $5,000 are also available.
The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025. State and utility-level incentives are now the primary financial benefits for homeowners going solar. NuWatt Energy handles the entire process from system design through permits and Belmont Municipal Light Department interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.
Net Metering
Available
Third-Party Ownership
PPAs/Leases allowed
Net metering available.
Solar Rebate
$1.20/watt
Up to $15,000
Battery Storage
$500
Rebate available
Heat Pump
$5,000
Rebate available
Demand Response
Available
Connected Homes via NextZero ($30/month per enrolled device)
Review your recent Belmont Municipal Light Department electricity bills to understand your average monthly kWh consumption. This helps determine the right solar system size. Most Belmont Municipal Light Department customers use between 600-1,200 kWh per month.
Request a free, no-obligation solar estimate from NuWatt Energy. We analyze your roof, energy usage, and local sun exposure to design the optimal system for your home.
Receive a detailed proposal including system size, expected production, savings projections, and financing options. NuWatt offers cash purchase, solar loans, and lease options to fit your budget.
NuWatt takes care of all permitting and submits the interconnection application to Belmont Municipal Light Department on your behalf. We handle all the paperwork so you don't have to.
Our certified installation team completes your solar installation in 1-3 days. NuWatt manages your entire project from start to finish.
After installation and inspection, Belmont Municipal Light Department activates your net metering connection. Your system begins generating clean energy and reducing your electricity bill from day one.
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At $0.15/kWh, Belmont Municipal Light Department customers see strong returns from solar.
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