Incentives & Rebates for your HVAC System
Residential Rebates
When you purchase an air conditioning system or heat pump that is Energy Star rated, residents of Massachusetts may be eligible for a rebate:
“Most Massachusetts residents are eligible to receive rebates for heating and cooling systems through Mass Save®, an initiative sponsored by Massachusetts’ natural gas and electric utilities and energy efficiency service providers. We can help you choose a rebate qualifying system and assist in applying for applicable rebates. For specific information on Mass Save rebate offers and eligibility, please visit Mass Save.”
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Natural Gas High Efficiency Heating Equipment
Equipment must be installed between January 1, 2021and December 31, 2021. Rebate not to exceed purchase price. Limit three (3) rebates per gas meter. Please call Preferred Air at 978-750-8282 with any questions
| Rebate Description | Rebate Amount |
| Natural Gas Furnace w/ECM** ≥ 95% AFUE | $1,000 |
| Natural Gas Furnace w/ECM** ≥ 97% AFUE | $1,250 |
| Natural Gas Furnace w/ECM** | $950 |
| w/On-Demand DHW ≥ 97% AFUE | |
| Natural Gas Hot Water Boiler ≥ 90% AFUE | $2000 |
| Natural Gas Hot Water Boiler ≥ 95% AFUE | $2750 |
| Condensing Boiler w/On-Demand DHW ≥ 95% AFUE | $2400 |
** Electronically Communicated Motor
Natural Gas High Efficiency Water Heating Equipment
| Rebate Description | Rebate Amount |
| ENERGY STAR® Certified On-Demand Tankless Water Heater ≥ .87 UEF | $700 |
| ENERGY STAR® Certified Storage Water Heater Medium Draw ≥ .64 UEF High Draw ≥ .68 UEF | $100 |
| ENERGY STAR® Certified Condensing Gas Water Heater ≥ .80 UEF | $500 |
| Indirect Water Heater must be connected to a natural gas forced hot water boiler | $400 |
Heating Controls
Rebate not to exceed purchase price. Limit four (4) thermostat rebates per gas meter.
| Rebate Description | Rebate Amount |
| Programmable Thermostat | $25 |
| ENERGY STAR® Certified Smart Thermostat (Visit MassSave.com/Thermostats for qualified models) | $100 |
High Efficiency Oil/Propane New Heating Systems
| Equipment | Furnace with ECM |
| Fuel Type | Oil |
| Minimum AFUE | 86% |
| Rebate Amount | $600 |
| Equipment | Furnace with ECM |
| Fuel Type | Propane |
| Minimum AFUE | 95% |
| Rebate Amount | $1000 |
| Equipment | Hot Water Boiler |
| Fuel Type | Oil |
| Minimum AFUE | 86% |
| Rebate Amount | $800 |
| Equipment | Hot Water Boiler |
| Fuel Type | Propane |
| Minimum AFUE | 90% |
| Rebate Amount | $1500 |
| Equipment | Hot Water Boiler |
| Fuel Type | Propane |
| Minimum AFUE | 95% |
| Rebate Amount | $2300 |
| Equipment | Condensing Boiler with On-Demand Hot Water |
| Fuel Type | Propane |
| Minimum AFUE | 95% |
| Rebate Amount | $2000 |
| Equipment | Central Air Conditioning |
| Fuel Type | AHRI SEER > 16, EER > 13 |
| Rebate Amount | $50 per ton |
| Equipment | Central Heat Pump |
| Fuel Type | Refer to heat pump qualified products list at MassSave.com |
| Rebate Amount | $250 per ton |
Central A/C & Central Heat Pump Fuel Optimization Upgrades
| Equipment | Central Heat Pump |
| Fuel Type | Oil or Propane |
| Efficiency Requirements | Refer to Heat Pump Qualified Products List at MassSave.com/HPQPL |
| Additional Requirements | Integrated Controls2 required unless central heating system is removed.3 Refer to Integrated Controls Qualified Products List at MassSave.com/ICQPL |
| Rebate Amount | $250 per ton |
| Equipment | Central Heat Pump |
| Fuel Type | Electric Resistance Heat |
| Efficiency Requirements | Refer to Heat Pump Qualified Products List at MassSave.com/HPQPL |
| Additional Requirements | 900 kWh difference between sum of 3 winter-usage and 3 lowest-usage months |
| Rebate Amount | $1250 per ton |
| Equipment | Integrated Controls |
| Fuel Type | Oil or Propane |
| Efficiency Requirements | Add-on to existing central heat pump |
| Additional Requirements | Refer to Integrated Controls Qualified Products List at MassSave.com/ICQPL |
| Rebate Amount | Up to $500 per indoor unit, max of $1,500 |
Actual tons are calculated based on AHRI cooling capacity divided by 12,000 BTUs. Rebate amount based on actual tons.
Integrated Controls are either approved control packages or dual fuel thermostats that switch between a heat pump and a central heating system.
The Sponsors of Mass Save® do not recommend fully replacing existing central heating systems with heat pump equipment. Customers that choose to do so may access the Fuel Optimization incentive levels without the installation of an integrated control.
Standard Residential Mini Split Heat Pump
| Equipment | Mini Split Heat Pump |
| Fuel Type | Refer to Heat Pump Qualified Products List |
| Rebate Amount | $250 per ton |
Fuel Optimization Mini Split Heat Pumps
| Equipment | Mini Split Heat Pump |
| Fuel Type | Oil or Propane |
| Efficiency Requirements | Refer to heat pump qualified products just at masssave.com |
| Additional Requirements | Integrated Controls required unless central heating system is removed. Refer to integrated controls qualified products list |
| Rebate Amount | $1,250 per ton |
| Equipment | Mini Split Heat Pump |
| Fuel Type | Electric Resistance Heat |
| Efficiency Requirements | Refer to heat pump qualified products just at masssave.com |
| Additional Requirements | 900 kWh difference between sum of 3 winter-usage and 3 lowest-usage months |
| Rebate Amount | $1,250 per ton |
| Equipment | Integrated Controls |
| Fuel Type | Oil or Propane |
| Efficiency Requirements | Add- on to existing Mini split heat pump |
| Additional Requirements | Refer to Integrated Controls Qualified Products List at MassSave.com/ICQPL |
| Rebate Amount | Up to $500 per indoor unit, max of $1,500 |
Rebates can be confusing: Call us for clarification as to which rebates qualify for your home. Rebate offers and values are subject to change; the information on this page may become out-of-date. Your Preferred Air representative will have the latest information.
