Our Home Energy Audit is an opportunity for residential customers to see the potential for energy saving measures and to commit to install energy saving improvements with the help of generous program incentives. The phone call and initial visit by our trained technician is free to you. An auditor will cover all the topics below and more, including: program education, evaluation of all energy end-users, and a comprehensive report tailored to each customer's needs. All Standard and Additional incentives (listed below) are offered ONLY in conjunction with an audit. To learn more about ways to save at home and to schedule an audit, call 1-800-797-6699.
STANDARD PROGRAM INCENTIVES (updated October, 2008)
Measure |
Incentive |
Domestic Hot Water (Electric and Non-Electric) |
Free at time of initial audit |
Electric Space Heat |
Rebate of 75% |
Non-Electric Space Heat * |
Rebate of 75%, up to $2,000 |
Halogen Torchiere Replacement |
Replaced with a safer, more efficient lamp for FREE |
Light Bulbs |
Bulbs replaced throughout home |
Refrigerators |
$150 replacement incentive, based on eligibility |
Appliance Timers |
Installed free for all eligible |
Bill Disaggregation |
Learn more about how much energy for the different portions of your home |
*Non-electric heat measures are not provided to customers with gas space heating. Gas heat customers are instead offered incentives through the National Grid gas energy efficiency program available by calling 1-800-292-2032.
If you part of a residential multi-family facility (5 or more dwelling units), please click here for more information.
Click here for a list of participating Independent Weatherization Contractors
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES (as detailed below) revised as of April 07, 2010:
$20 mail-in rebate for ENERGY STAR® qualified room air cleaner.
$25 mail in rebate for programmable thermostats for oil & propane customers (limit two per customer).
up to $30 mail-in rebate for ENERGY STAR® qualified desktop computers and monitors.
$35 mail-in rebate for the Chimney Balloon (also know as a Chimney Pillow or Draft Stopper) a removable, reusable and durable device that helps to stop airflow, odor, and debris from flowing through your chimney.
$50 mail-in rebate for an ENERGY STAR® refrigerator or freezer.
$50 rebate to recycle your second working refrigerator or freezer. CLICK HERE to schedule a free pickup or call 1-877-545-4113. Visit http://masssave.com/recycle for more information.
$100 mail-in rebate for heating system controls (must have energy audit).
$100-$400 rebate for oil & propane heating systems.
$200 mail-in rebate for qualified energy efficient swimming pool pumps.
$300 rebate for indirect or on-demand hot water heaters.
$300-$500 rebate for central air conditioning heat pump and ductless mini-split systems.Rebate available through an approved contractor.
$500-$1500 rebate for solar hot water heater.Rebate amount depends on number of household members.Pre-approval required.Must replace electric hot water heater. REBATE EXTENDED TO 12/31/10.
All natural gas-related rebates are available through GasNetworks. Please note the GasNetworks rebates are subject to change by the gas utility sponsors.
CLICK HERE FOR FEDERAL TAX CREDITS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
See incentive grid below for detailed information:
NEW: Cape Light Compact high efficiency oil/propane heating system rebate form Download
Measure
|
Gas Rebate through GasNetworks** and Cape Light Compact |
Oil/Propane Rebate |
A.F.U.E.1 |
If you install a new |
And you heat with Natural Gas, your Rebate would be |
Or if you heat with
Oil or Propane
your Rebate would be |
But only if according to the Manufacturer the new system’s Annual Efficiency (A.F.U.E.) is at least |
High Efficiency Warm Air Furnace |
Please click here for info. |
$100 |
92% for Gas
83% for Oil
90% for Propane |
High Efficiency Warm Air Furnace with an Electronically Commutated Blower Motor (ECM) |
Please click here for info. |
$400 |
92% and 94%for Gas
83% for Oil
92% for Propane |
High Efficiency Steam Boiler |
Please click here for info. |
$200 |
82% for Gas
82% for Oil
82% for Propane |
High Efficiency Hot Water Boiler |
Please click here for info. |
$500 |
85% and 90% for Gas
85% for Oil
85% for Propane |
On-Demand or
Indirect Water Heater |
|
|
$300
|
.82 EF for On-Demand
N/A for Indirect |
Heating System Controls |
|
$100
Please click here for rebate form. |
N/A |
ENERGY STAR® Refrigerators (based on eligibility by audit) Replacement Incentive |
$150 |
$150 |
N/A |
|
$25 (limit 2 per customer) |
|
N/A |
** Please note the GasNetworks rebates are subject to change by the gas utility sponsors. Please visit www.gasnetworks.com for further information including updated rebate levels.
1 A.F.U.E is a measure of how efficiently a heating system converts fuel into useful heat. The A.F.U.E. is the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency and takes into account the start-up and shut-down operating losses to reflect more realistic operating conditions. AFUE of model must be equal or greater than this value to be eligible for rebate.
HEAT Loan Program Information
The HEAT Loan Program provides customers the opportunity to apply for a 0% loan from participating lenders to assist with the installation of qualified energy efficient improvements in their homes. The loans are available up to $15,000 with terms up to 7 years. To apply for the loan, the customer must own and reside in a one-to-four-family residence and obtain a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment.
Energy Efficiency Improvements Eligible for the HEAT Loan Program:
- Attic, Wall, and Basement Insulation
- High Efficiency Heating Systems
- High Efficiency Domestic Hot Water Systems
- Solar Hot Water Systems
- 7-Day Digital Programmable Thermostats
- ENERGY STAR® Qualified Replacement Windows
For more information on the HEAT Loan Program and a list of participating lenders, please click here.
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