Solar & Energy Storage

HMLP purchases much of its electricity from utility scale solar and wind energy projects. In addition, the HMLP Board has a policy of encouraging local, Hingham-generated solar electricity where possible. This is consistent with the Town’s Climate Action Plan. Whether you are a residential, commercial, or municipal HMLP customer, our goal is to help you understand the potential benefits of solar.

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HMLP’s Solar Rebate & Net Metering 

HMLP offers a rebate of up to $6,000 to customers who install and own a photovoltaic system at their building in Hingham. The amount of the rebate will vary according to the AC capacity of the photovoltaic system. HMLP’s Net Metering Rate changes annually based on the cost of energy.

Interested in Going Solar?

HMLP has partnered with EnergySage, an online solar marketplace, to provide solar information and free quotes to customers. Hingham customers can utilize all of EnergySage’s resources at no-cost including their incentive calculators, quote comparison tools, and energy advisors.

Request a free quote

The Hingham Solar Task Force

The Hingham Solar Task Force sits within the within the office of the General Manager of the Light Plant. The Task Force is a combination of Hingham resident volunteers and HMLP staff working together to increase the amount of solar energy generated in Hingham.

Task Force Members:

  • Laura Burns, Co-Chair & Municipal Light Board Chair
  • Will Cowen, Co-Chair
  • Tom Morahan, HMLP General Manager
  • Steve Girardi, HMLP Engineering Manager
  • Brianna Bennett, HMLP Sustainability Coordinator

    Have a Battery? Enroll in Connected Homes! 

    Connected Homes is a program offered to customers of HMLP that leverages the technology of batteries and other smart devices into cost savings for the light department and its customers. The program allows HMLP to better manage its electric load, reduce costs, and keep rates low. Please learn more about which batteries are eligible to enroll and how you can earn a credit every month for your participation! See the NextZero Connected Homes Program. 

    For Installers: Interconnection & Meter Labels

    To start the process of going solar, you’ll need to fill out the interconnection application form.

    Please note that HMLP requires certain labels for the meters. Correct placards must be present on the main meter and solar meter. Please ensure that two red placards, one saying “HMLP SOLAR METER” and one saying “HMLP BI-DIRECTIONAL METER” are included in the label set and on the system.

    “HMLP SOLAR METER”

    “HMLP BI-DIRECTIONAL METER”

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