Rays the Valley is a local, community-based program that aims to expand solar access to all, including homeowners, renters, people with limited resources, businesses, municipalities, and non-profits in Western Massachusetts. The program provides affordable options to own or purchase a share of the output from community solar energy systems. Many residents cannot afford solar, don’t have space, or don’t want the hassle of installing solar on their property. Rays the Valley provides options so that all can ‘go solar’ regardless of income, property type, or solar expertise. Residents in Western Massachusetts ‘Going Solar’ with Rays the Valley can save money, contribute to local job creation, and support a cleaner community.Only for-profit businesses can take advantage of the commercial solar tax credits, so Rays the Valley is helping non-profits go solar too.