Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Commonwealth Solar II
Moderate Income Adder Verification Process
Background on the Moderate Income Adder for Solar Projects
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (CEC) provides rebates through the Commonwealth Solar II Rebate Program to homeowners interested in installing grid tied solar electric systems.
The CEC works with Spillane Consulting Associates to perform income verification for customers seeking to qualify for the Moderate Income Adder for solar projects. The following information only pertains to the income verification process and Spillane Consulting Associates role.
For more information on the CEC Commonwealth Solar II Rebate Program, please visit www.CommonwealthSolar.org.
How can I determine if I am eligible for a Moderate Income Adder?
Eligibility is based on your household income. Begin by locating a copy of your last Federal income tax return for you and all household members 18 years or older. If the total, combined income reported on line 22 of your Federal 1040 form for all household members 18 years or older was under $95,420, you may be eligible for a Moderate Income Adder.
If your household income is greater than $95,420, you are not eligible.
Domestic Unit Income Criteria |
Rebate Adder |
Less than or equal to $95,420 |
$1.00 per watt |
Individual income (for single person households) is the gross income (as defined by the IRS) received in the most recent calendar year for which an IRS filing is available by an individual.
Individual Income Criteria |
Rebate Adder |
Less than or equal to $75,810 |
$1.00 per watt |
*Median family and median household income adjusted for inflation for 2008 and taken from US Census Bureau 2007 American Community Survey.
Please note that other requirements must be met to determine if you are eligible for a Commonwealth Solar II rebate.
How is household income defined for the Moderate Income Adder?
Household income is defined as the gross income from all sources received during the most recent calendar year (for which an IRS filing is available) by all household members 18 years or older, including household members related to the household or other non-family household members. If your filing for the most recent calendar year is unavailable, please submit information for the most recent IRS filing that is available.
If I think that I am eligible, how do I apply to see if I may qualify for the Moderate Income Adder?
Complete the Application for Moderate Income Adder Qualification and IRS Form 4506-T. Each household member must complete an IRS Form 4506-T. Joint filers may complete a joint Form 4506-T. Mail your completed application forms with original signature(s) to:
Spillane Consulting Associates, Inc (SCA)
Attention: CEC Commonwealth Solar II Rebate Program
501 John Mahar Highway Suite 101
Braintree, MA 02184
Processing will not begin until all completed forms are received with an original signature.
How can I know that my information will be treated as confidential?
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The only information that will be sent to you for submission to MTC is a letter stating whether or not you qualify for one of the Moderate Income Adders and which one. Please click here for examples of those letters.
When and how will I know if I am eligible for the Moderate Income Adder?
Once a completed application is received and processed, a letter will be sent to you stating whether or not you are eligible under the household income requirements for the Moderate Income Adder. This will take about 10 business days. You will still be responsible for meeting other requirements of the Commonwealth Solar II Rebate Program.
Once I receive my income eligibility letter, what should I do next?
Contact your installer and let them know you are eligible for a Moderate Income Adder and work with them to submit the Commonwealth Solar II Rebate application to the CEC. Do not submit your application to the CEC until you have received a letter from Spillane Consulting Associates.
If I have other questions about the Moderate Income Adder application process and related information who should I call or email?
Please contact Spillane Consulting Associates at 781-356-2772 or email moderate income@scapartnering.com with questions about the Moderate Income Adder application process. Spillane Consulting Associates should only be contacted with questions related to the income verification process. All other questions should be directed to the CEC. For more information about the CEC Commonwealth Solar II Rebate Program, please visit www.CommonwealthSolar.org