Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target

Massachusetts solar jobs growing again, but not as quickly as national average

Solar advocates blame policy uncertainty for recent declines and say the industry still faces headwinds in the state.

A state incentive program isn’t reaching customers in low-income areas, and groups say proposed changes aren’t enough.

A proposal would shrink state subsidies for solar developments on previously undeveloped “greenfield” sites.

A state solar incentive program hasn’t done enough to spur development in disadvantaged communities, critics say.

Among the barriers: privacy protections that make it hard to site projects that qualify for low-income incentives.