If you’re a Massachusetts resident looking to save money on your energy bills, there has never been a better opportunity to take advantage of Mass Save’s available rebates and upgrade your home’s heating and cooling system with heat pumps.
These offers valid only for residential customers replacing oil, propane, or electric resistance heating systems where Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid, or Unitil is the Mass Save Electric Sponsor or residential customers replacing natural gas heating systems where Berkshire Gas, Eversource, Liberty Utilities, National Grid, or Unitil is the Mass Save Natural Gas Sponsor. Some exclusions may apply.
Let’s take a look at the details of the Mass Save rebates, and try to make them a little bit easier to understand!
Understanding the 2024 Mass Save Heat Pump Rebates
We’ll focus specifically on the rebates available for heat pump systems in Massachusetts, and how to best take advantage of the savings suited for your situation.
Currently, the rebates available for heat pump systems are broken down into two categories: Whole-Home Rebates, and Partial-Home/Supplemental Rebates.
Mass Save Whole-Home Rebate
For residents looking to replace their current heating and cooling system with a much more efficient heat pump system and get off fossil fuel completely, the Whole-Home rebate is the best option for you.
Right now, for residential single family or multifamily (up to 4 units) customers Mass Save is offering a $10,000 rebate (and $16,000 for eligible moderate income customer)* to use towards the purchase of a whole home heat pump systems displacing existing natural gas, oil, propane or electric resistance systems.
To be eligible in 2024 the eligibility requirements are:
- Equipment must be ENERGY STAR® Cold Climate certified and on Mass Save’s Qualified Product List (QPL).Endless Energy will let you know which systems proposed meet this criteria.
- Equipment must be new and installed to displace oil, propane, natural gas, or electric baseboard (resistance) as the primary heating system. Customers as of January 1, 2024 are required to remove or disconnect their existing system. If you are not removing the system what this means is Endless Energy will disconnect the pre-existing thermostats from both the system board and walls. In the event of emergency our service team can reconnect these controls.
- Home must be sufficiently weatherized prior to heat pump installation. There are three ways to meet this criteria: A) Your home was built during or after 2000
B) Book a no cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment and move if more than $1,000 worth of weatherization or insulation is recommended you must move forward with the recommendation. Endless Energy is able to perform your Mass Save Home Energy Assessment and install any recommended weatherization or insulation – book your audit today!
C) You already had a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment during or after 2013 and installed the recommended weatherization or insulation. Supporting documentation only required upon request Mass Save Partial-Home/Supplemental Rebates
Mass Save Partial-Home Rebate
Not looking to replace your whole home heating and cooling system and want to consider a dual fuel option also known as hybrid heat pump…or even offset your existing system in only part of your residence? That’s okay too!
For Massachusetts single family or multifamily residents looking to add onto their existing heating system, look no further than the Partial-Home/Supplemental rebates! Currently, Mass Save is offering $1,250 per ton, with a maximum rebate available of $10,000. So, if you’re just looking to heat or cool a small section of your home, this is the right rebate for you.
To be eligible in 2024 the eligibility requirements are:
- Equipment must be ENERGY STAR® Cold Climate certified and on Mass Save’s Qualified Product List (QPL).Endless Energy will let you know which systems proposed meet this criteria.
- An integrated control from the Mass Save Integrated Control Qualified Product List must be installed for heating zones where propane, oil, or natural gas will remain in use. If you are displacing the existing system in the specific zone of the house, integrated controls are not required.
While going forward with a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment is not required and installed recommended weatherization or insulation is not required, for efficient performance of your heat pump system it is strongly recommended.
Don’t forget if you are looking to access the 0% 7 year financing available via the Mass Save HEAT Loan, a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment is the place to start! You can book both your HVAC consolation and your Mass Save Home Energy Assessment with Endless Energy.
What Mass Save Program Rebate Do I Qualify for if I live in a Multifamily residence with more than 4 units?
If you reside in a multifamily residence with more than 4 units, Mass Save is offering $1,250 per ton, with a maximum rebate available of $10,000. This is regardless of whether you are considering an option to fully displace your existing system or a hybrid heat pump system.
To be eligible in 2024 the eligibility requirements are:
- Equipment must be ENERGY STAR® Cold Climate certified and on Mass Save’s Qualified Product List (QPL).Endless Energy will let you know which systems proposed meet this criteria.
- An integrated control from the Mass Save Integrated Control Qualified Product List must be installed for heating zones where propane, oil, or natural gas will remain in use. If you are displacing the existing system in the specific zone of the house, integrated controls are not required.
Who Qualifies For the 2024 Mass Save Program Rebates?
You may be asking yourself, “Ok, but who qualifies for these Mass Save Program rebates?” Depending on your current heating and air conditioning equipment needs, it’s easy to figure out who qualifies for which rebate.
In order to qualify for the whole-home rebate, you must meet the following criteria:
- Massachusetts residential customers replacing oil, propane, or electric resistance heating systems where Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid, or Unitil is the Mass Save Electric Sponsor. Some exclusions may apply.
- Massachusetts residential customers replacing natural gas heating systems where Berkshire Gas, Eversource, Liberty Utilities, National Grid, or Unitil is the Mass Save Natural Gas Sponsor. Some exclusions may apply.
What If My Utility Does Not Participate in Mass Save Program Rebate Programs?
Some customer are served by a utility that is not a Mass Save Sponsor. These customer generally are services by one of Massachusetts’ municipal utilities. The good news is that mean of these utilities have their own rebate programs, which are sometime similar to those offered by Mass Save. During your HVAC consultation with Endless Energy we can help you navigate these Massachusetts municipal heat pump rebates.
Don’t Forget To Take Advantage of The Mass Save Heat Loan!
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for Mass Save’s HEAT Loan. If you choose to take advantage of the HEAT Loan, you’ll gain access to the following benefits:
- Up to $50,000 loan towards the purchase and installation of your heat pump system
- 0% financing for up to 7 years
For those who qualify and are able to meet bank criteria, this is a great option to get all of their heating and cooling needs taken care of in one go. Best of all, there’s no interest, so you’ll maximize on savings potential!
Which Heat Pump Systems are Covered by the 2024 Mass Save Program Rebates?
The best part about the 2024 Mass Save Program rebates is that they are geared toward cold climate heat pump systems, which heat well and work efficiently during our Massachusetts winters! These systems also generally are eligible for an up to $2,000 federal tax credit!
Whether you’re a customer with existing ductwork looking to update your current heating system, or looking for a whole home solution that best fits your needs; chances are you qualify for the 2024 Mass Save Program rebates.
Ducted Systems vs. Ductless Systems; Mass Save Rebates Covers Both!
While both ducted and ductless systems work on very similar principles, both have more overall energy efficiency than boilers or furnaces for your heating and cooling needs. As a result both ducted and ductless heat pump systems meeting cold climate criteria and on the Qualified Product List are rebate and HEAT Loan eligible by Mass Save!
Not sure if you’re best suited for a ducted or ductless system in your home? Let’s take a look at some of the differences between the two so you can get a better idea of what’ll best work for your situation.
Ducted Systems
Ducted systems are best for customers with duct work already in their homes. A ducted system typically consists of one outdoor unit, and the central indoor unit that pumps the air through the existing ductwork.
If you don’t already have ductwork in your home, there’s always the option to add new ductwork, but typically that can get expensive. That’s where the ductless systems shine best!
Ductless Systems
Ductless systems, also referred to as “Mini Split heat pumps,” are a more flexible option for customers who don’t have existing ductwork, or are only looking to partially upgrade their heating and cooling systems.
Ductless systems offer zone heating and cooling, due to their multi unit designs. They’re also great options to heat workshops or garages, and can be controlled independently as needed.
Customers all over Massachusetts are making the switch to ductless systems, and with the available Mass Save Program heat pump rebates, it makes sense!
Now You Can Make Sense of the New 2024 Mass Save Program Rebates!
Now that you know which Mass Save rebates you qualify for, it’s time to take advantage of them so you can start saving on your home heating and cooling bills right away!
Give us a call today at (508) 501-9990 or book your Massachusetts heat pump consultation, and we’ll help set you up with the best heat pump solution to fit the needs of your home, and answer any questions you may still have.
For ductless heat pumps (also known as mini-splits) and ducted options we currently install the following manufacturers:
Endless Energy is proud to be a Mitsubishi Diamond Elite Contractor, LG Platinum Dealer, and Fujitsu Elite Installer. These allow us to offer you a 12 year equipment warranty in addition to our 10 year labor warranty – making your install worry free.
You can also head over to the Mass Save Website, and check out the available rebates right now for yourself!
So, what are you waiting for? Utilize these rebates for your whole home heat pump or dual fuel HVAC, and upgrade your outdated traditional heating and cooling system today book your no cost heat pump consultation online or call us at (508) 501-9990!
