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After reviewing the regulatory situation for solar power in Massachusetts, I looked at the federal side. On the national front, I learned that, on top of the Massachusetts State incentives, there is also a very decently-sized federal tax incentive, which can offset as much as a third of the system cost in the form of tax credits over a five year period.