The biggest change to come out of Mass Save for 2022 is the $10,000 rebate on heat pumps but not all homeowners who want to install a heat pump system will qualify. With so much doubt around who qualifies and who does not we’ve summarized the rebate process below with some clarification.
First Step – Weatherization
Before the heat pump installation begins, Mass Save will conduct a Free Energy Audit. Weatherization made during the assessment must be complete prior to heat pump installation.
- Mass Save offers financial assistance with the weatherization upgrades if you qualify for their Enhanced Residential Program or their Income Eligible Program.
Second Step – Find a Qualified Mass Save Partner
Next, find a Mass Save Partner on their website to come assess your home and provide an estimate. The heat pump system must be sized to be able to heat and cool your home as the sole source of heating. Click here to see some important questions to consider during the heat pump installation assessment.
- If you would like to install a heat pump system to heat only certain areas of your home, you will not qualify for the $10,000 rebate. Click here to see partial-home heat pump rebates.
Third Step – Supplemental Heating Requirements
Homeowners may include a back-up or a supplemental heat source from NON-FOSSIL FUEL sources such as a wood or pellet stove or electrical baseboard heat.
- This includes back-up heat sources in spaces that are difficult to serve with air source heat pumps like bathrooms or other smaller areas in the home.
Fourth Step – Removal/Disconnection of Old System
Heat pump installation must include either the complete removal or disconnection of the pre-exisiting heating system OR the homeowner must agree not to use the pre-exisiting heating system unless there is an emergency.
- Emergencies include heat pump maintenance down time or if heat pump is not able to heat the home during an extreme weather event.
Finally – Full Occupation of the Home in the Winter
Home where the heat pump is being installed must be occupied full time during the winter heating season.
- For homeowners who have a second home, the $10,000 rebate will not apply for that home.
At Wilson Brothers we do not want our customers feeling confused about the rebate process. We will help you from start to finish to make the process as smooth and easy as possible.
