Like a hummingbird storing nectar to hover, home batteries like the Tesla Powerwall 3 or Enphase IQ 5P capture solar power and release it exactly when you need it.
- Glenn Rhodes
- Sep 5
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 6
The solar industry is evolving fast — and homeowners in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are seeing how Energy Storage Systems (ESS) or batteries are becoming the next big driver of clean energy adoption. According to the latest EnergySage Solar & Storage Marketplace Report, battery storage is no longer just a backup feature — it’s a core part of the energy transition and the next growth engine for green-tech!
Key Insights from EnergySage
Solar panel prices remain low at $2.48/W, even with financing challenges.
Battery storage costs ticked up slightly (4%) after two years of declines, due to tariffs.
92% of contractors expect tax credit changes to affect business.
Third-party ownership of solar and storage is poised for growth starting in 2026.
The clear message: storage batteries are shaping the future of resilient, distributed energy systems.
My Preferred batteries: Tesla Powerwall 3 & Enphase IQ 5P
At Go Green with Glenn, I install only the Tesla Powerwall 3 (my top recommendation for performance, value, and customer feedback) and the Enphase IQ Battery 5P. Every project is completed with my South Shore installer team and backed by Freedom Forever LLC best practices for safety, reliability, and compliance solar and storage in time to capture the Federal 30% Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit before it expires on 12/31/2025.
"Storage batteries are the next growth engine for green tech energy resilience and key to distributed energy resources (DERs)"
Financing Adv: 0% APR with the Mass Save HEAT Loan
In Massachusetts, homeowners can finance their battery installation with 0% APR through the Mass Save HEAT Loan program — up to $25,000. This makes it easier than ever to invest in storage while keeping monthly costs predictable and affordable.
Earn Money with ConnectedSolutions (in MA, RI and CT)
Your battery can also generate income through ConnectedSolutions, the state’s demand response program. Here’s how it works:🔋 During summer peak demand events, your Powerwall automatically discharges stored energy back to the grid.💵 Homeowners are paid on average $1,500 per Powerwall each summer.📱 Below is a real example from my Tesla app showing payout performance:
Why I Recommend EnergySage.com
I often tell my Massachusetts and Rhode Island clients to visit EnergySage.com. Their marketplace reports are packed with independent data that help homeowners make confident choices on solar, batteries, and financing.
The Bottom Line
Battery storage is no longer optional — it’s the next growth engine for energy independence, resilience, and savings. With Tesla Powerwall 3 or Enphase IQ 5P, plus 0% APR financing and ConnectedSolutions payouts, New England homeowners can turn their energy systems into long-term investments.
📩 Ready to explore Powerwall 3 or Enphase IQ 5P for your home? Contact me today: glenn@gogreenwithglenn.com
👉 And don’t forget to download the full EnergySage Solar & Storage Marketplace Report for free here: https://lnkd.in/eqEJvUWu
👉 For a free 30-minute Google Meet to see if your home qualifies and to be quoted by Glenn visit https://www.gogreenwithglenn.com/incentives
Glenn provides such straightforward facts about this system for homeowners needs without a big sales pitch. He’s professional and addresses concerns and is clearly knowledgeable. A rare, positive experience in today’s world. I am confident that homeowners will definitely be satisfied with his service and hopefully his products. #GoGreenWithGlenn #SolarEnergy #SolarFuture