Key takeaway
To find the best solar company for your Medway home, look for three things: a design based on your actual roof and usage, a production estimate you can check, and a contract that spells out every payment and incentive in writing. Compare at least two quotes on the same terms. Mark Featherstone, who has family ties to Medway, is a strong choice for homeowners who want an experienced advisor on their side through the whole process.
Who this is for: Medway homeowners comparing solar companies, reviewing a proposal or trying to figure out who to trust.
Most people start shopping for solar the same way: a knock on the door, an ad, a flyer in the mailbox or a neighbor's recommendation. That's fine as a starting point. The real work is figuring out which proposal is honest, which design fits your house and which company will still pick up the phone a year from now. Here's how to choose a solar company in Medway with confidence.
What Should You Look for in a Solar Company in Medway?
The non-negotiables are simple: Massachusetts licensing, insurance, a licensed electrician on the job and permits pulled through the Medway Building Department. Beyond that, these are the signs of a company worth hiring.
They Start With Your Bills and Your Roof
A good company asks for a year of Eversource bills before it sizes anything. It measures shade on your actual roof and tells you which faces are worth covering. Any proposal for a solar installation in Medway should explain why the system is the size it is, not just what it costs.
They Do Homes Every Day
Ask how many residential systems the company has installed in this part of Massachusetts. Home solar involves its own set of problems: older roofs, smaller electrical panels, tricky roof lines and Eversource's interconnection steps. A company that handles those all the time will catch problems before they cost you.
They Give You the Incentives Straight
The federal residential solar credit ended for systems installed after 2025. In Massachusetts you can still count on a 15% state tax credit up to $1,000, sales tax and property tax exemptions, SMART payments and net metering. A trustworthy company tells you which of those you'll actually get and which, if any, would go to the company under a lease or PPA. If a quote still lists the federal credit for a system you'd own, ask why.
Their Reviews Talk About the Whole Job
Look for reviews from homeowners in Medway and nearby towns that describe the full process, from permits and roof work to inspection and what happened after the panels went live. Those details say more about a company than a sales pitch ever will.
Local Solar Advisor or National Solar Company?
Big national solar companies can move a lot of volume, and their reps often work on commission. Some of them do solid work, but once the contract is signed, the salesperson may move on to the next town, and your questions land with whoever answers the customer service line.
A local solar consultant works for you instead of for one product. The consultant helps you understand your options and steers you toward a good deal, then stays involved while a licensed installation partner designs, permits and installs your system. You have one person to call who already knows your house, your roof and your goals.
How to Compare Solar Quotes in Medway
Go line by line through every solar quote you get, using the same checklist for each. These are the questions that matter most:
| Item | Question to ask |
|---|---|
| System size | How many kW, and what percentage of my yearly electricity will it cover? |
| Expected production | How many kWh per year, and was shade on my roof measured? |
| Equipment | What panels and inverter? Is a battery part of the price or an add-on? |
| Financing | Cash, loan, lease or PPA? Is there a yearly payment increase? |
| Incentives | Do I receive the state credit and SMART payments? Is the federal credit left out? |
| Paperwork | Who handles Medway permits and the Eversource application? |
| Prep work | Does my roof or electrical panel need work, and is it included? |
Ways to Pay for Solar
- Cash: you own the system outright and keep every incentive.
- Loan: you own the system and keep the incentives, and the loan payment takes the place of part of your electric bill. Compare interest rates and terms.
- Lease or PPA: the solar company owns the system. Check for an escalator, a set yearly increase in your payment, and add up the total over the full contract.
Why Solar Power Pays Off in Medway
Eversource's basic service rate sits at 17.32 cents per kWh (as of November 2026) before delivery charges. Making your own power cuts how much you buy, smooths out your costs when rates jump and gives your household cleaner energy. Add a battery and you can keep the essentials on during an outage, too.
Why Mark Featherstone Is the Best Choice for Medway Homeowners Looking to Go Solar
Mark has family ties to Medway and knows the town and its neighborhoods. All 14+ years of his solar career have been in Massachusetts, including years at some of the biggest solar companies in the country before he co-founded Your World Solutions. He's helped more than 1,000 happy customers go solar.
What that means for your project:
- Someone looking out for you. As your solar consultant, Mark is on your side from the first call until your system is switched on.
- Local know-how. He's familiar with Medway's homes, the Building Department's process and how Eversource handles solar.
- Honest advice. If your roof or timing isn't right, he'll tell you before you spend anything.
- Clear numbers. System size, payments, incentives and any annual increases, all explained before you sign.
- Real follow-through. After your panels are up, your questions still go straight to Mark.
Already have a proposal from another company? Mark will review it.
Choosing a solar company in Medway?
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Mark, run my numbers! Mark, review my quoteFAQs About Choosing a Solar Company in Medway
How do I know if a Medway solar quote is fair?
Compare at least two quotes on the same terms: system size, expected production, equipment, total cost over the contract and who keeps the incentives. A big gap on any of those is worth a closer look.
Should I go with a big national solar company?
Size alone doesn't make a company better. Focus on the quality of the design, how clearly the contract is written and whether you'll have a real person to call after installation.
Who gets the solar permits in Medway?
Your installer. The Medway Building Department issues the building and wiring permits, and the wiring permit has to be pulled by a licensed electrician.
What solar incentives are available in Medway in 2026?
The Massachusetts 15% state tax credit up to $1,000, sales and property tax exemptions, SMART payments and net metering through Eversource. The federal credit ended for systems installed after 2025.
Can Mark look at a quote I got from another solar company?
Yes. Mark will review the size, production estimate, payments and incentives, and flag anything that doesn't add up.
About Mark Featherstone
Mark has been in solar for 14+ years, working at some of the biggest solar companies in the country, before co-founding Your World Solutions. His goal is simple: help homeowners get into solar deals that actually work for them, and make sure they understand every part of it before they sign.