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- Small Business No-Cost Energy Assessment
- Commercial Kitchen Equipment
- Commercial HVAC Equipment
- Commercial Lighting
No-Cost Energy Assessments for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
- For a limited time, the Compact has increased its incentives, up to 100% on recommended improvements, for commercial electric customers who have a no-cost comprehensive energy assessment on their facility.
- The incentive is available to customers who sign-up for an energy assessment before June 30, 2021.
- An energy specialist will visit the location to identify energy-efficiency opportunities and various incentives that may be available.
- To take advantage of this special offer, please call 1-800-797-6699 or you may sign-up using the button below.
- For more information on the energy assessment and measures that may be assessed, please visit our Existing Building page.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
- Incentives have increased on select equipment starting January 1, 2021, at participating dealer locations.
- Must have a commercial electric account on Cape Cod or Martha’s Vineyard.
- Incentives are deducted from the sale at the time of purchase.
- For a list of participating dealers and other commercial kitchen equipment incentives, please visit MassSave.com/Instant-Rebates
- Check out our foodservice flyer for additional details.
| Fuel Type | Measure Description | Previous Incentive ($/unit) | 2021 Incentive ($/unit) |
| Electric | Dishwasher High Temp – Door Type | $250.00 | $900.00 |
| Electric | Dishwasher Low Temp – Door Type | $250.00 | $600.00 |
| Electric | Dishwasher High Temp – Multi Tank Conveyor | $100.00 | $900.00 |
| Electric | Dishwasher Low Temp – Multi Tank Conveyor | $100.00 | $900.00 |
| Electric | Dishwasher High Temp – Pot, Pan, Utensil | $100.00 | $900.00 |
| Electric | Dishwasher High Temp – Single Tank Conveyor | $100.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Electric | Dishwasher Low Temp – Single Tank Conveyor | $100.00 | $125.00 |
| Electric | Dishwasher High Temp – Under Counter | $250.00 | $500.00 |
| Electric | Dishwasher Low Temp – Under Counter | $250.00 | $300.00 |
| Electric | Fryer Standard Vat | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| Electric | Fryer Large Vat | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| Electric | Griddle | $400.00 | $500.00 |
| Electric | Hot Food Holding Cabinet Half Size | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Electric | Hot Food Holding Cabinet 3/4 Size | $750.00 | $750.00 |
| Electric | Hot Food Holding Cabinet Full Size | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Electric | Ice Machine - Ice Making Head | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Electric | Ice Machine - Remote Cond./Split Unit - Batch | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Electric | Ice Machine - Remote Cond./Split Unit - Continuous | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Electric | Ice Machine - Self Contained | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Electric | Combination Oven | $2,000.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Electric | Convection Oven | $500.00 | $600.00 |
| Electric | Refrigerator, Solid Door (<15 cubic ft) | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Electric | Refrigerator, Solid Door (15-29.9 cubic ft) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Electric | Refrigerator, Solid Door (30-49.9 cubic ft) | $200.00 | $300.00 |
| Electric | Refrigerator, Solid Door (50+ ft3) | $250.00 | $350.00 |
| Electric | Refrigerator, Glass Door (<15 cubic ft) | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Electric | Refrigerator, Glass Door (15-29.9 cubic ft) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Electric | Refrigerator, Glass Door (30-49.9 cubic ft) | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Electric | Refrigerator, Glass Door (50+ cubic ft) | $250.00 | $350.00 |
| Electric | Steam Cooker | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Electric | Freezer, Solid Door (<15 cubic ft) | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Electric | Freezer, Solid Door (15-29.9 cubic ft) | $200.00 | $300.00 |
| Electric | Freezer, Solid Door (30-49.9 cubic ft) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Electric | Freezer, Solid Door (50+ cubic ft) | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Electric | Freezer, Glass Door (<15 cubic ft) | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Electric | Freezer, Glass Door (15-29.9 cubic ft) | $200.00 | $300.00 |
| Electric | Freezer, Glass Door (30-49.9 cubic ft) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Electric | Freezer, Glass Door (50+ cubic ft) | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Electric | Ultra Low Temperature Freezers | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Gas/Electric | Conveyor Broiler - < 22" Wide | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Gas/Electric | Conveyor Broiler - 22-28" Wide | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Gas/Electric | Conveyor Broiler - > 28" Wide | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
Increased incentives are also available for natural gas commercial kitchen equipment through National Grid. Visit MassSave.com/Instant-Rebates for more info.
Commercial HVAC Equipment
Cape Light Compact's Commercial HVAC program offers incentives on several types and sizes of commercial air conditioning and heat pump units, including VRF systems, ECM Pumps and Dual Enthalpy Economizers. These high-efficiency systems help you secure even greater energy savings, which you can learn more about here.
How to participate:
- Determine Your HVAC Needs
Contact your HVAC contractor to determine the heating and cooling needs for your business.
- Find a Participating Distributor
Click here to search our list of eligible distributors who can work with you and your contractor to identify the right kind of high-efficiency equipment for your business.
- Start Saving Energy
By purchasing high-efficiency HVAC equipment you may benefit from the energy savings over the lifetime of that equipment.
OR
If you are interested in Small Commercial Heat Pumps, check out the incentives available for installing qualified high-efficiency central ducted, and ductless mini or multi-split heat pump systems that are less than 5.4 tons. Heat pump systems offer both heating and cooling in your business space. When using an integrated control, the heat pumps will complement your existing heating system in the winter and can reduce your overall heating costs, depending on your current heating fuel type. To learn more click here.
| Standard Heat Pump Incentives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Type | Efficiency Requirements | Incentive Amount1 |
| Central Ducted Heat Pump
Ductless Mini or Multi Split |
Refer to Heat Pump Qualified Products List at MassSave.com/HPQPL | $250 per ton |
| Energy Optimization Heat Pump Incentives | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Type | Efficiency Requirements | Primary Fuel Type | Additional Requirements | Incentive Amount1 |
| Central Ducted Heat Pump
Ductless Mini or Multi Split |
Refer to Heat Pump Qualified Products List at MassSave.com/HPQPL | Oil, Propane or Electric Resistance Heat | Integrated Controls2 required (for oil or propane heat) unless central heating system is removed3. Refer to Integrated Controls Qualified Products List at MassSave.com/ICQPL |
$1250 per ton |
CONTACTORS: Receive a SPIFF for Pre-Approving Sales
Effective for sales made January 1 – June 30, 2021, contractors are eligible to receive a $200 SPIFF for obtaining pre-approval on select Commercial HVAC and Natural Gas Water Heater equipment through the C&I Upstream HVAC and Natural Gas Water Heater Initiative.
Pre-approval requests must be sent to the initiative implementor, Energy Solutions, and contain the following information:
- Contractor Information
- Contractor W-9 Form (this will only need to be provided for the first request)
- Sales Agent Name & Email Address
- End-User Information
- Business Name
- Installation Address
- Customer Contact Name and Phone Number, if available
- Equipment Information
- Make and Model
- Number of Units
To receive a SPIFF, pre-approved projects must meet the following criteria:
- Pre-approved project must be purchased from a participating HVAC distributor or Water Heater distributor between January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
- Incentive applications for pre-approved projects must be submitted by the distributor within 6 months of pre-approval.
- Qualifying equipment* must be installed at eligible customer facilities** in Massachusetts and Rhode Island by 12/31/2021.
SPIFFs will be paid to contractors after the corresponding upstream incentive application has been submitted by a participating distributor and approved by Energy Solutions.
*ECM circulator pumps and controls are not eligible for pre-approval promotional spiffs when purchased separately from other qualifying equipment.
**Eligible customers are those that pay a commercial or industrial rate for electricity and/or gas in MA or RI from one of the Sponsors and are not already receiving an incentive for the equipment through another incentive program by the Sponsors. All projects are subject to onsite verification by a third-party vendor.
For questions, contact Energy Solutions at 617-440-5467 or HVAC-NE@energy-solution.com.
Commercial Lighting
- Lighting incentives are available at participating electrical distributor locations.
- Must have a commercial electric account on Cape Cod or Martha’s Vineyard.
- Incentives are deducted from the sale at the time of purchase.
- Lighting must be installed within 30 days of purchase.
- For a list available lighting incentives and participating distributors, please visit MassSave.com/Upstream-Lighting