Last DSIRE Review: 11/16/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
Massachusetts |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Heat recovery, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Tankless Water Heaters |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential, Low-Income Residential |
| Amount: | Insulation Weatherization: 75% of project cost
Energy Star homes: $350 - $8,000, varies by number of units and efficiency
Warm Air Furnace: $500 - $800
Gas Boiler: $1,000 - $1,500
Integrated Water Heater/Boiler: $1,200
Indirect Water Heaters: $400
Tankless Water Heaters: $500 - $800
Condensing Water Heater: $400
Storage Water Heaters: $100
Thermostat: $25
After Market Boiler Reset: $225
Heat Recovery Ventilator: $500 |
| Maximum Incentive: | Insulation Weatherization: $2,000
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| Equipment Requirements: | Warm Air Furnaces: 95% or greater AFUE
Gas Boiler: AFUE 90%
Tankless water heaters: 0.82 Energy Factor
Condensing Stand-Alone Water Heater: 94% thermal efficiency or greater
Integrated Water Heater/Boiler: Boiler Rating - 90% AFUE or greater; Water Heating Rating - EF 0.90
All equipment and appliances must be Energy Star qualified unless otherwise noted
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| Web Site: |
http://www.columbiagasMA.com
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Summary:
Columbia Gas of Massachusetts participates in energy efficiency programs that reward eligible residential natural gas customers for utilizing energy efficient equipment or measures. The program pays residential customers 75% of the cost of recommended weatherization measures, up to $2,000. Columbia Gas of Massachusetts will perform a free energy assessment and provide its customers with a report listing energy-saving measures that qualify for incentives. If requested, the program can also provide their customers with a pre-approved independent installation contractor. Energy saving measures eligible for the rebate include: attic, wall, and heating pipe/duct insulation and thermostats. When needed, low-flow showerheads, and faucet aerators will be installed at no cost. Low-income customers are eligible to receive all of these measures at no cost. Additionally, up to $8,000 in incentives are also available for the construction of energy efficient Massachusetts homes.
In addition to this incentive, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts offers its residential customers a variety of rebates for the installation of energy efficient HVAC, water heating, and equipment controls incentives. Eligible equipment includes: furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and thermostats. Rebates range from $25 to $1,200. All equipment must meet energy efficiency standards listed on the program web site. |
