| State: |
Massachusetts |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Amount: | Forced Hot Water Condensing Boilers: $1,000
Combined Heating and Water Heating Unit: $1,300
Forced Hot Water Boilers: $500
Forced Hot Air Furnaces:$400
Steam Boilers with Electronic Ignition: $200
Indirect/Tankless Water Heater: $300
Tank Gas Water Heater: $50
Add-On Boiler Reset Control: $100
Programmable Thermostat: $25
Energy Star Replacement Windows: $10 per window
Solar Thermal Systems: 15% of project costs up to $1,500
Weatherization Program: 75% of costs |
| Maximum Incentive: | Weatherization Program: Up to $2,000 |
| Eligible System Size: | Combined Heating and Water Heating Unit: domestic hot water storage of 2 gallons or less
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| Equipment Requirements: | Forced Hot Water Condensing Boilers: AFUE 90%
Combined Heating and Water Heating Unit: AFUE 90%
Forced Hot Water Boilers: AFUE 85%
Forced Hot Air Furnaces: AFUE 92% with ECM
Steam Boilers: AFUE 82%
Indirect/Tankless Water Heater: See website
Tank Gas Water Heater: EF .62 minimum
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| Installation Requirements: | Weatherization work must be completed bt 12/1/2009 |
| Expiration Date: | Weatherization: 12/1/2009 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com
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National Grid offers a number of programs to encourage energy efficiency amongst its residential customers.
National Grid’s High Efficiency Heating Rebates are offered to any residential heating customer in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Metro New York. Eligible technologies include boilers and furnaces. Rebates of up to $1,000 are available, depending on equipment type. All equipment must meet certain energy standards provided on the website. Applications are to be completed and sent in after equipment installation. The application form is available on the program's website.
National Grid also offers $10 rebates to residential heating customers for every ENERGY STAR® replacement window with a U-factor of .35 or less installed in their home, and $25 rebates are available for the purchase and installation of programmable thermostats. In addition, National Grid offers a rebate of up to $300 for energy efficient on-demand tankless water heaters and high efficiency in-direct water heaters. The utility has a separate rebate program specific to
solar thermal water heating. Applications for all of these rebates can be found off the program website above.
National Grid Residential Weatherization Program is for heating customers in New England. The program provides a rebate covering 75% of the cost, up to $2,000, for various weatherization measures, including: attic, wall, basement, crawl space, rim joist, and heating system duct insulation; attic ventilation; and air infiltration and ductwork leakage testing and sealing. Work must be completed by a National Grid approved contractor by 12/1/09 to qualify.
