Resonant Energy has launched a $150,000 SUN program to help Massachusetts nonprofits install solar before federal tax credits expire. The initiative offers financial and technical assistance, enabling organizations to evaluate options and secure additional funding.

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center funds the program, which follows the Inflation Reduction Act’s 2022 eligibility for nonprofits and the 2026 July 4 construction deadline for tax credit qualification. The program’s tight timeline reflects the 30‑50% cost reduction that the credit provides for commercial‑scale projects.

In its first 2025 round, the SUN program worked with 23 organizations, of which five moved forward with installations totaling 1.5 MW—double the phase goal. Each participant receives a stipend between $2,500 and $7,500 for staff time, while projects that proceed get grant‑writing support. The program has also helped Grow Associates secure a $500,000 state award for a 162‑kW array, projected to save the nonprofit $72,000 per year. Meanwhile, Essex County Community Foundation notes that a typical 300‑kW system could save an organization $1.3 million over 25 years, down from $1.6 million with the tax credit.

Rachel Gentile, marketing and communications manager for Resonant Energy, said, “There is still time, but it is dwindling very quickly.” Sanne Wright, community partnerships manager, added that nonprofits often have other missions and limited cash, while Kate Machet, vice president of systems initiatives for Essex County Community Foundation, remarked that “Power is very expensive here.” Grow Associates’ executive director, Sarah Palin, noted that “Without their help, we would not have been able to get the grant,” and that the savings will be reinvested into programs.

Looking ahead, Resonant Energy will continue accepting applications beyond the July deadline as long as funding remains, and the SUN program aims to expand its reach, helping more nonprofits capitalize on the remaining tax credit window and realize long‑term energy cost reductions.