Massachusetts

===Power Initiatives===
{{main|Solar power in Massachusetts|Wind power in Massachusetts}}
{{see also|Plug-in electric vehicles in Massachusetts}}
The State of Massachusetts has developed a plethora of incentives to encourage the implementation of [[renewable energy]] and efficient appliances and home facilities. The Mass Save program, formed in conjunction with the State by several companies that provide power and gas in Massachusetts, provides homeowners and renters with monetary incentives to [[retrofit]] their homes with efficient HVAC equipment and other household appliances. Appliances such as water heaters, air conditioners, washers and driers, and heat pumps are eligible for rebates in order to incentivize change.<ref>{{cite web |title=Massachusetts Energy-Saving Rebates |url=https://www.masssave.com/rebates |website=MASS SAVE |access-date=May 20, 2022}}</ref>

The concept of Mass Save was created in 2008 by the passing of the Green Communities Act of 2008, during [[Deval Patrick]]'s tenure as [[governor]]. The main goal of the Green Communities Act was to reduce the consumption of [[fossil fuels]] in the State and to encourage new, more efficient technologies. Among others, one result of this act was a requirement for Program Administrators of utilities to invest in saving energy, as opposed to purchasing and generating additional energy where economically feasible. In Massachusetts, eleven Program Administrators, including [[Eversource]], [[National Grid (US)|National Grid]], [[Western Massachusetts Electric Company|Western Massachusetts Electric]], [[Cape Light Compact]], [[Until (company)|Until]], and [[Berkshire Gas]], jointly own the rights to this program, in conjunction with the [[Department of Energy Resources (Massachusetts)|MA Department of Energy Resources]] (DOER) and the [[Energy Efficiency Advisory Council]] (EEAC).<ref>{{cite web |title=MassSave: A New Model for Statewide Energy Efficiency Programs |url=https://www.aceee.org/files/proceedings/2012/data/papers/0193-000169.pdf |access-date=May 21, 2022}}</ref>

The [[Massachusetts State Revenue Service|State Revenue Service]] provides incentives for the installation of [[solar panel]]s. In addition to the Federal Residential [[Renewable energy credit]], Massachusetts residents may be eligible for a tax credit of up to 15 percent of the project.<ref>{{cite web |title=830 CMR 62.6.1: Residential Energy Credit |url=https://www.mass.gov/regulations/830-CMR-6261-residential-energy-credit |website=Mass.gov |access-date=May 21, 2022}}</ref> Once installed, arrays are eligible for [[net metering]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Net Metering Guide |url=https://www.mass.gov/guides/net-metering-guide |website=Mass.gov |access-date=May 21, 2022}}</ref> Certain municipalities will offer up to $1.20 per watt, up to 50 percent of the system's cost on PV arrays 25&nbsp;kW or less.<ref>{{cite web |title=Municipal Light Plant Solar Rebate Program |url=https://www.mass.gov/guides/municipal-light-plant-solar-rebate-program |website=Mass.gov |access-date=May 21, 2022 |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611213114/https://www.mass.gov/guides/municipal-light-plant-solar-rebate-program |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources also offered low-interest, fixed-rate financing with loan support for low-income residents until December 31, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mass Solar Loan |url=https://www.masssolarloan.com/ |website=Mass Solar Loan |access-date=May 21, 2022}}</ref>

As a part of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' effort to incentivize the usage of [[renewable energy]], the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) initiative was created. With this incentive, residents may qualify for a state-provided incentive of up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of an [[electric vehicle]], or $1,500 for the purchase or lease of a [[plug-in hybrid]] vehicle.<ref>{{cite web |title=MOR-EV IS A Massachusetts Program That Issues Rebates to Electric Vehicle Drivers |url=https://mor-ev.org/ |website=MOR-EV |access-date=May 26, 2022}}</ref> This rebate is available in addition to the tax credits offered by the [[United States Department of Energy]] for the purchase of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |title=State and Federal Electric Vehicle Funding Programs |url=https://www.mass.gov/service-details/state-and-federal-electric-vehicle-funding-programs |website=MASS.GOV |access-date=May 26, 2022}}</ref>

For income-eligible residents, Mass Save has partnered with Massachusetts Community Action Program Agencies and [[Low-Income Energy Affordability Network]] (LEAN) to offer residents assistance with upgrades to their homes that will result in more efficient energy usage. Residents may qualify for a replacement of their heating system, insulation installation, appliances, and thermostats if they meet the income qualifications provided on Mass Save's website. For residents of 5+ family residential buildings, there are additional income-restricted benefits available through LEAN. If at least 50 percent of the residents of the building qualify as low income, [[Efficient energy use|energy efficiency]] improvements like those available through Mass Save are available. Residential structures operated by non-profit organizations, for profit operations, or housing authorities may take advantage of these programs.<ref>"''Income Eligible Programs.''" Mass Save, www.masssave.com/saving/income-based-offers/income-eligible-programs.</ref>

In late 2020, the administration of Massachusetts governor [[Charlie Baker]] released a decarbonization roadmap to aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The plan calls for major investments in [[offshore wind]] and solar energy. It would also require all new cars sold in the state to be zero-emissions ([[Electric cars|electric]] or [[Hydrogen powered car|hydrogen powered]]) by 2035.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/30/science/mass-require-all-new-cars-sold-be-electric-by-2035-part-climate-change-measures/|title=Mass. to require all new cars sold to be electric by 2035 as part of climate-change measures|first=Naomi |last=Martin|work=The Boston Globe|date= December 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mass.gov/doc/ma-2050-decarbonization-roadmap|title=MA2050DecarbonizationRoadmap_FINAL.pdf &#124; Mass.gov|website=mass.gov}}</ref>