Loading NuWatt Energy...
We use your location to provide localized solar offers and incentives.
We serve MA, NH, CT, RI, ME, VT, NJ, PA, and TX
Loading NuWatt Energy...
Generate, store, and save. Belmont homeowners paying $0.15/kWh can save $66,251+ over 25 years with a combined solar + battery system.
Combined Bundle
One Installer, One Warranty — NuWatt installs solar + battery together in Belmont. No subcontractors, no lead sharing.
8 kW solar + 13.5 kWh battery at Belmont Municipal Light Department rates
Solar System
$26,160
Battery System
$10,000-$18,000
Combined Incentives
-$820
Est. Net Cost
$39,340
Solar Savings/yr
$1,440
ConnectedSolutions/yr
$1,375
Payback Period
14 years
25-Year Savings
$66,251+
Store excess solar energy during the day and use it at night instead of buying from Belmont Municipal Light Department at $0.15/kWh.
Earn $275/kW/year dispatching stored energy during peak demand. Solar recharges your battery for free.
Massachusetts averages 8 hours of outages per year. A battery keeps your home powered when the grid goes down.
Belmont Municipal Light Department charges $0.15/kWh today. With solar + battery, you lock in energy costs and protect against future rate hikes.
Belmont, Massachusetts residents pay $0.15 per kWh with Belmont Municipal Light Department, which is 11% below the national average. At this rate, a typical household spends approximately $1,620 per year on electricity. A combined solar + battery system generates clean energy during the day, stores the excess, and powers your home around the clock—dramatically reducing or eliminating your Belmont Municipal Light Department bill.
Belmont homeowners who pair solar with battery storage can earn additional revenue through ConnectedSolutions, the region's demand response program. Battery owners earn $275/kW/year by dispatching stored energy during peak demand events. Since solar recharges your battery for free each day, the combination turns your home into a revenue-generating asset while providing backup power during Massachusetts's 8-hour average annual outages.
The federal residential solar and battery tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing with cash or a loan no longer receive a federal tax credit. However, state and utility incentives still apply: Massachusetts offers $320 in solar incentives through the ConnectedSolutions. Belmont Municipal Light Department adds a $500 utility battery rebate. NuWatt Energy installs both solar and battery storage directly in Belmont—one crew, one warranty, no subcontractors.
8 kW system for Belmont
System Cost
$26,160
Annual Production
9,600 kWh
Annual Savings
$1,440
State Incentive
-$320
Solar Payback
17.9 years
25-Year Savings
$52,501
Tesla Powerwall 3 · 13.5 kWh
Battery Cost
$10,000-$18,000
Usable Capacity
13.5 kWh
Backup Duration
10-12 hours
ConnectedSolutions
$1,375/yr
Warranty
10 years
Outage Protection
8+ hrs/yr avg
Expired December 31, 2025. Previously 30% for residential solar and battery. No longer available for homeowner purchases.
State-level solar incentive for Belmont homeowners based on 8 kW system.
ConnectedSolutions demand response pays $275/kW/year for peak shaving.
Per-watt solar rebate from Belmont Municipal Light Department. Stacks with state battery incentives.
Utility battery rebate from Belmont Municipal Light Department. Can be stacked with ConnectedSolutions.
Annual revenue for dispatching stored energy during peak demand. Solar recharges battery daily at no cost.
municipal · $0.15/kWh
Solar Rebate
$1.20/W
Battery Rebate
$500
Net Metering
Available
Demand Response
Connected Homes via NextZero ($30/month per enrolled device)
investor_owned · $0.27/kWh
Solar Rebate
N/A
Battery Rebate
N/A
Net Metering
Available
+ 287 more towns in Massachusetts
Save $2,815/year with backup power. Free estimate, no obligation.
Get My Combined Quote