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Also known as CEL
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
15 years
Annual Savings
$1,728
25-Year Savings
$63,002
Chicopee Electric Light Department serves customers in Chicopee in Massachusetts with a residential electricity rate of $0.18 per kWh. This is 7% above the national average of $0.168/kWh, meaning solar savings are especially significant for customers looking to reduce their energy costs.
At current rates, a typical Chicopee Electric Light Department household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,944 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $1,728 annually and $63,002 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 15 years.
As a municipal utility, Chicopee Electric Light Department sets its own rates and policies independently, separate from Mass Save and ConnectedSolutions programs that serve investor-owned utility customers. However, Chicopee Electric Light Department offers its own local rebate programs. Chicopee Electric 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 $12,000. Heat pump rebates of up to $1,500 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 Chicopee Electric Light Department interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.
Net Metering
Available
Third-Party Ownership
PPAs/Leases allowed
Net metering at retail rate for systems under 10 kW.
Solar Rebate
$1.20/watt
Up to $12,000
Heat Pump
$1,500
Rebate available
Demand Response
Available
Connected Homes via NextZero ($30/month per enrolled device)
Review your recent Chicopee Electric Light Department electricity bills to understand your average monthly kWh consumption. This helps determine the right solar system size. Most Chicopee Electric 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 Chicopee Electric 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, Chicopee Electric 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 $0.18/kWh, Chicopee Electric Light Department customers see strong returns from solar.