Mass save and cool smart rebates

Originally published June, 2015

MassSave and CoolSmart Heat-Pump Rebates

Good news for homeowners looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to heat and cool your home! The MassSave and CoolSmart Heat-Pump rebates that were due to expire on June 30 will extend until September 30. You now have an additional three months to take advantage of MassCEC rebates, which range from $750 to $3,375, and CoolSmart rebates, that range from $150 to $300.
 
From our previous experience with this program, the rebates can cover between 20 and 40 percent of the cost to install a ductless mini-split heat pump. Costs for these installations will vary according to size and the amount of labor required for installers and the electrician. Smaller, single-head systems start around $3,750, and larger, multi-head, multi-condenser systems can cost over $12,000.
 
More good news is that, for customers of NStar, National Grid and a few other electricity providers, there is a 0-percent loan available for the additional expense of the installation. This starts with a call to the MassSave program to schedule a free energy audit and obtain the paperwork necessary for applying for the rebate and loan. We will be very happy to help our customers and potential customers through this process.
 
Crowley Fuel installs Mitsubishi ductless heat-pump products, which qualify for these rebates because of their high efficiency. You can learn more about the benefits of a Mitsubishi system by going to their website or by giving our office a call. You are also welcome to visit our office and experience these units working to heat and cool our office.
 
The MassCEC (Clean Energy Center) is funded through the Department of Energy Resources, and they consider heat pumps with a higher efficiency rating, such as most Mitsubishi units, to be a clean source of heating, because they do not burn a fuel to heat a space. The heat is taken from the outside ambient air even below 5 degrees above zero!
 
The CoolSmart rebate is funded with money from electric utilities such as National Grid and NStar, who are also the folks that provide the MassSave zero-percent loan program. Their grant is smaller but still a great help to homeowners who want to have these systems installed.
 
Please do not hesitate to email or call if you are interested in knowing more about a Mitsubishi ductless heat-pump/AC system. 

Bob

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