Energy independence
from year-round Nantucketers

We install and maintain premium solar, batteries and electric vehicle chargers for Nantucket’s residential and commercial properties. We provide solar solutions designed to hold up in our unique marine environment.

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200+

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systems installed

13 years

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island experience

24 hr

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response time

80-90%

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electricity bills eliminated

201

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Solar Panels • Battery Backups • EV Chargers

We live here too.

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We’re islanders first, living and working on Nantucket. We understand that every system we install has unique needs. We handle permitting, design, and maintenance, so you can enjoy your system both locally and remotely. Our steam responds within 24 hours and never rushes a job, because protecting your property is personal to us.

Why work with ACK Smart
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    24-hour island response
    No ferry to catch. Our team lives here year-round. We’re on-island when you need us.

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    HDC expertise, not just experience
    91% approval rate. We've navigated Nantucket's historic district requirements more than anyone.

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    Marine-grade materials
    Stainless steel hardware engineered for Nantucket's salt environment — built to last decades.

  • "ACK Smart did a great job on our solar system, which was installed in Sconset earlier this year. Cleared the HDC approval process with nary a hitch and the installation was done in no time. The system is now cranking out lots of free power and should pay for itself in under a decade. Tim and the rest of the team are responsive and easy to deal with. Would highly recommend."

    —John Lancaster

  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    —Former Customer

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    —Former Customer

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Former Customer

Installations

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Residential

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Commercial

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Commercial

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The average Nantucket homeowner saves $4,000/year by switching to solar.

15%

Massachusetts Credit
Up to $1,000/year additional state credit on your solar system installation.

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$6k

Local Nantucket Rebate
The Town of Nantucket offers rebates covering a portion of installation costs.

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$5-$20k

Smart Program
The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) 3.0 program provides a fixed payment for every kWh your system produces, paid monthly or quarterly by your utility for 20 years.

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$1.2-$3k

ConnectedSolutions Battery Program
per year, varies by battery size.

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How it Works

Ready to slash your electric bills and future-proof your Nantucket property?

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We are the leading on-island provider of solar systems built for Nantucket. Contact us today for a free no-obligation consultation.

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