Incentives & Rebates for your HVAC System
2018 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.”
Heating Rebates | |||
| Fuel Type | System Type | AFUE | Rebate Amount |
| Oil | Furnace w/ ECM Blower | 86% | $350 |
| Hot Water Boiler | 86% | $500 | |
| Propane | Furnace w/ ECM Blower | 95% | $750 |
| Hot Water Boiler | 90% | $1,500 | |
| Hot Water Boiler | 95% | $2,500 | |
| Condensing Boiler w/ On-Demand Hot Water | 90% | $1,200 | |
| Condensing Boiler w/ On-Demand Hot Water | 95% | $2,000 | |
| Energy Star® programmable set-back thermostat | Must be EnergyStar labeled (2 per home) | $25 | |
Water Heater Rebates | |||
| Fuel Type | System Type | AFUE | Rebate Amount |
| Oil or Propane | Indirect Water Heater | Must be attached to an oil- or propane- fired heating system. Must replace a freestanding or tankless water heater. | $500 |
| Propane | Propane On-Demand Tankless Water Heater | .87 UEF* or higher with electronic ignition | $600 |
| Oil or Propane | Weather-Respnsive Outdoor Boiler Reset Control | Limit one control per heating system. Must be an after-market, add-on unit attached to an oil- or propane-forced hot water boiler. | $100 |
| Programmable Thermostat | New only. Rebate not to exceed purchase price. Limit three per account. | $25 | |
| Wireless Thermostat | New only. Wireless connections must be enabled. Rebate not to exceed purchase price. Limit three per account. For the $125 rebate, visit MassSave.com/Thermostats for qualifying thermostat details. | $100 | |
| Wireless Thermostat (select manufacturers) | $125 | ||
Air Conditioning Rebates
| Rebate Type | SEER | EER | HSPF | Rebate Amount |
| Central AC | ≥16.0 | ≥13.0 | NA | $250 |
| Central Heat Pump | ≥16.0 | NA | ≥8.5 | $250 |
| Central Heat Pump | ≥18.0 | NA | ≥9.6 | $500 |
| Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump | ≥18.0 | NA | ≥10 | $100* |
| Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump | ≥20.0 | NA | ≥12.0 | $300* |
| Electric Resistance Heat Replacement | NA | NA | NA | $300* |
*per indoor unit
Rebates through December 31, 2018
2018 GasNetworks Gas Rebate Program
Heating Equipment
Wi-Fi Connect Thermostat$100 rebate
| Natural Gas furnace with ECM | 95% AFUE rating | $300 rebate |
| Natural Gas furnace with ECM | 97% AFUE rating | $600 rebate |
| Natural Gas Hot water boiler | 95% AFUE rating | $1500 rebate |
| Natural Gas Hot water boiler | 90% AFUE rating | $1000 rebate |
| Indirect hot water heater (attached to above boiler) | $400 rebate | |
| Hot water gas boiler w/water heater combo | 90% AFUE rating | $1200 rebate |
| Condensing Boiler w/ On-Demand DHW | 95% AFUE rating | $1,600 rebate |
| Condensing Boiler w/ On-Demand DHW | 90% AFUE rating | $1,200 rebate |
| Energy Star On-Demand Tankless Water Heater | $700 rebate | |
| Energy Star Qualified Storage Water Heater – EF ≥ .64 | $100 rebate | |
| Energy Star Qualified Condensing Gas Water Heater – EF ≥ .80 | $500 rebate | |
| Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) | $500 rebate | |
| Wireless Thermostat (Honeywell, Eocobee, & Simple) | $125 rebate | |
| Wireless Thermostat | $125 rebate | |
| Boiler Outdoor Reset Control | $225 rebate | |
| Programmable Thermostat | $25 rebate | |
Rebates through December 31, 2018
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.
