High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
Together we can help businesses of all sizes meet their sustainability goals.
Better for your customers. Better for your business. Heat pumps are an energy-efficient, all-in-one solution for heating and cooling. They are a flexible solution that works for a range of customers and their buildings, from small retail shops to large facilities like hospitals and universities. Today's cold climate heat pumps can be up to 3 to 4 times more efficient, and many provide efficient heating at outdoor temperatures as low as -15°F. Every customer you upgrade to heat pumps helps to pave the way for a more sustainable future. Current financial incentives help your customers make the initial investment.
Energy Efficiency
Heat pumps are an energy-efficient alternative to traditional HVAC systems like furnaces and air conditioners. Since they transfer heat, rather than generating it, they can be three to four times more efficient than furnaces, helping your customers lower their building's overall energy usage.
All-in-one Solution
Heat pumps are an all-in-one solution for both heating and cooling. They work to keep your customer's buildings warm during cooler months, and cool during warmer months. Buildings can use one system, rather than multiple, to maintain comfortable indoor climates year-round. As a result, heat pump systems can occupy less physical space by requiring a smaller footprint.
Flexibility
Heat pump systems can be installed with or without ductwork. This means you may be able to install heat pumps while using existing ductwork - saving you time and resources on the installation. There are several different solutions available, so you can choose the heat pump technology that works best for each customer.
Clean Solution
As more companies focus on reducing carbon emissions, it is important to look for cleaner, more sustainable solutions. Since they don't rely on fossil fuels, high-efficiency heat pumps reduce a building's greenhouse gas emissions to help your customers meet their sustainability goals.
Financial Incentives
We offer rebates to residential and commercial customers who install heat pumps used for heating to supplement or replace existing oil, propane, natural gas, or electric resistance systems.
Commercial Equipment Incentives
Commercial Existing Building Retrofit*
| Equipment Type | Rebate Amount ($ per Ton) |
|---|---|
| Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) | $2,500 |
| Air-Source Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) | $3,500 |
|
Ground Loop Heat Pump (GLHP) or Ground Water Heat Pump (GWHP) |
$4,500 |
*1. Refer to MassSave.com/CIHPQPL (opens in Excel) for a list of eligible equipment and minimum requirements
2. Tons calculated based on AHRI cooling capacity divided 12,000 BTUs. (1 ton = 12,000 BTUs).
Learn more about how to qualify for the commercial prescriptive program and to submit your rebate online at Mass Save. For proposed projects that are 150 tons or larger, customers of Cape Light Compact, Eversource, or National Grid will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. For Berkshire Gas, Liberty, or Unitil customers, all projects require pre-approval.
Commercial New Construction Equipment Incentives
Commercial New Construction & Major Renovation*
| Equipment Type | Rebate Amount ($ per Ton)* |
|---|---|
| Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) | $800 |
| Air-Source Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) | $1,200 |
|
Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP) |
$4,500 |
*1. Equipment must meet minimum efficiency/performance criteria, please visit MassSave.com/HPQPL (opens in Excel) for a list of eligible equipment.
2. Tons calculated based on AHRI cooling capacity divided 12,000 BTUs. (1 ton = 12,000 BTUs).
3. Qualifying gut renovations are such that occupancy is not possible during construction and includes at least 3 of the following systems: (1) HVAC, (2) domestic hot water, (3) lighting, (4) envelope, and (5) process equipment. For these projects application pre-approval is required before installation.
For buildings 20,000 square feet or less, you may complete this rebate form. For buildings greater than 20,000 square feet, a Path 3: High-Performance Building custom application may be obtained here. Net Zero and Whole Building incentives are available in addition to heat pump incentives, to find out more go to MassSave.com/CINCMR.
Additional Incentives
Instant incentives are available on other select electric HVAC, water heating equipment, and weatherization and provided at the time of purchase from participating HVAC distributors. Learn more:
Residential Resources
- Existing buildings
- New construction and renovations/additions
- Multi-family High-Rise Buildings Incentives (4 stories or more)
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Prescriptive Incentives
We offer rebates to residential and commercial customers who install heat pumps to supplement or replace a pre-existing heating system.
Heat Pump Incentives:
| System Type | Incentive Amount |
|---|---|
| Air Source (ASHP): Partial Load Heating | $500 per outdoor condenser unit |
| Air Source (ASHP): Full Load Heating | $1,000 per 10,000 BTUH of maximum heating capacity at NEEP 5°F |
| Ground Source (GSHP): Full Load Heating | $1,500 per 10,000 BTUH of full load heating capacity as certified by AHRI |
| Ground Source (GSHP) Desuperheater | $100 per unit |
| Custom Space Heating Applications | $80 per MMBTU of annual energy savings |
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Custom Projects
Additional technical support and step-by-step guidance are provided for custom projects. An additional incentive on top of those shown above may be available, as well as On-Bill Repayment for qualified customers and projects.
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