11/20/09
Massachusetts
Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
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Last DSIRE Review: 06/16/2009
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| State: |
Massachusetts |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Refrigerators/Freezers,
Water Heaters,
Lighting,
Furnaces,
Boilers,
Heat pumps,
Air conditioners,
Programmable Thermostats,
Duct/Air sealing,
Building Insulation,
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
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| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential,
Installer/Contractor,
Low-Income Residential
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| Incentive Amount: | Air-source Heat Pumps: $600
Central A/C: $600
Programmable Thermostat: $25
Replacement Windows: $10 per unit
Furnaces: $100-$400 (varies according to efficiency rating)
Boilers: $200-$1,300
Indirect and On-Demand Water Heater: $300
Refrigerators: $50
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| Maximum Incentive: | Up to $2,000 for weatherization measures, up to 75% of project cost
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| Equipment Requirements: | Equipment must be Energy Star qualified
HVAC: SEER 14/12 EER
Heat Pumps: SEER 14/12 EER, HSPF of 8.2
On-demand Water Heaters: EF of 0.82 or higher with an electronic ignition
Replacement Windows: U-Factor of .35 or less
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| Installation Requirements: | Equipment must be installed by a licensed heating or plumbing contractor at the customer’s address listed on the GasNetworks Rebate Form. |
| Expiration Date: | 12/31/09 |
| Project Review/Certification: | Prior to honoring any rebate, GasNetworks reserves the right to conduct an on-site verification that equipment has been installed and is in operation. |
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Web Site: |
http://www.nstaronline.com/
residential/energy_efficiency/gas_programs/Default.asp?
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Summary:
NStar offers several energy efficiency rebate programs for both electric and gas customers. Rebates are limited to residential and small business customers and are offered in conjunction with Gas Networks. Eligible equipment available for rebates includes:- Energy Star Lighting Fixtures
- Energy Star Air Conditioning Units
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Water Heaters
- Refrigerators
- Programmable Thermostats
- Boilers/Furnaces
For gas customers interested in adding wall insulation, attic insulation or air sealing to their homes, NSTAR offers a weatherization rebate for up to $2,000 for such upgrades.
More information, including equipment requirements and applications may be found on the website listed above.
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