Incentives in Residential Energy Efficiency Program
Bay State Gas's Partner in Energy Program will pay residential customers 50% to 75% of the cost, up to $1,500, to weatherize their homes or apartments. Homeowners are eligible for 50% and tenants are eligible for 75% toward the cost of energy improvements. Energy saving measures eligible for the rebate include: attic, wall, and heating pipe/duct insulation; and thermostats. When needed, water heater tank wrap, low-flow showerheads, and faucet aerators will be installed at no cost. Low-income customers are eligible to receive all of these measures at no cost. In addition to the base incentive, Bay State Gas offers its residential customers a variety of rebates for the installation of energy efficient equipment. Eligible equipment includes: furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and windows. Rebates range from $10 to $1,000. Bay State Gas Company also sponsors the Energy Star Homes Program, which will pay for 50% of the Energy Star certification fee (approximately $450) per home. Contact: Bay State Gas, Partners in Energy Intake Center, 300 Friberg Parkway, Westborough, MA 01581; 800-232-0120; http://www.baystategas.com/forhome/eneraudit.htm

Rebates for Energy Star Rated Appliances
Belmont Municipal Light Department offers an incentive for its residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. Rebates are offered for Energy Star rated clothes washers, refrigerators, dishwashers and room/central air conditioners. Central A/C must have a SEER rating of 14 or greater and refrigerators must be greater or equal to 15 cubic feet to qualify for rebates. Contact: Belmont Municipal Light Department, BMLD Appliance Rebate Program, 100 Foxborough Blvd., Suite 110, Foxborough, MA 02035; 617-993-2800 Fax: 617-993-2846; http://www.town.belmont.ma.us/Public_Documents/BelmontMA_Light/index

8.25% Loans Available in Residential Energy Efficiency Program
Berkshire Gas offers an Energy Efficiency Loan Program to residential customers making energy efficient improvements to their homes. Berkshire Gas and Greylock Federal Credit Union together offer an 8.25% interest rate on pre-approved energy efficient measures including but not limited to: attic, duct, floor, wall insulation, pipe, and crawl space insulation; clock thermostats; instrumented air sealing; gas water heaters; kitchen appliances; gas dryers; and replacement windows. Contact: Berkshire Gas, Energy Efficiency Programs, 115 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201; 800-944-3212; http://www.berkshiregas.com/UsageAndSafety/energyefficprog.html

$1,500 Rebates Available to Improve Your Home's Energy Usage
Berkshire Gas offers all residential customers (including renters and multi-family properties) various energy efficiency rebates. Berkshire Gas will pay residential customers that use gas to heat their homes 50% of the installed cost (up to $1,500) of certain pre-determined energy efficiency measures. For low-income customers, a rebate of 100% of the installed cost for the listed energy saving measures will be provided. Berkshire Gas also offers rebates for heating systems, water heaters, Energy Star thermostats, and Energy Star windows purchased. Contact: Berkshire Gas Energy Efficiency Programs, 115 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201; 800-944-3212; http://www.berkshiregas.com/UsageAndSafety/energyefficprog.html

Incentives for Energy Efficiency Equipment
Chicopee Electric Light offers a variety of incentives for its residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. CEL provides rebates for up to four energy-efficient appliances with a maximum rebate amount of $350 in one year. CEL also provides a rebate for insulation worth 30% of the installed cost up to a maximum reimbursement of $300. A separate rebate is also offered for energy efficient lighting. Contact: Chicopee Electric Light, EFI Municipal Rebates, 40 Washington St. Suite 2000, Westborough, MA 01581-1013; 888-333-7525; 888-335-7203; 413-594-2400; http://www.celd.com

$5,000 Incentive to Install Solar Photovoltaic System
Chicopee Electric Light offers rebates to residential customers who install solar photovoltaic systems on their homes. Customers may receive a rebate of $2.50 per watt for a maximum of $5,000 per installation and rebates are limited to the first 15,000 installed watts per year. A renewable energy credit (REC) is created for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity produced and is sold separate from the electricity. CEL will have the option of buying RECs from the customer at a rate of $0.03 per kWh. Contact: Chicopee Electric Light, 725 Front St., PO Box 405, Chicopee, MA 01013; 413-594-2400; Fax: (413) 594-5507; http://www.celd.com

Rebates Available in Energy Efficient Lighting Program
Concord Municipal Light Plant offers its customers rebates on CFL bulbs and exit sign retrofit kits. The rebate is worth $5 per bulb or exit sign kit, and will be credited to customers' accounts. Contact: Concord Municipal Light Plant, Customer Service, PO Box 1029, 1175 Elm Street, Concord, MA 01742-1029; 978-318-3101; http://www.concordma.gov/pages/ConcordMA_LightPlant/bulbs

$150 Incentives in Appliance Rebate Program
Concord Municipal Light offers its residential customers rebates on energy-efficient appliances through their Appliance Rebate Program. Eligible appliances are clothes washers/dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators/freezers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners. Incentive amounts are: refrigerators $100, washing machines $50, room air conditioners $50, dishwashers $50, dehumidifiers $50, and central air conditioners $150. Appliances purchased before September 1, 2006 are not eligible. Contact: Concord Municipal Light Plant, Customer Service, PO Box 1029, 1175 Elm Street, Concord, MA 01742-1029; 978-318-3101; http://www.concordnet.org/Pages/ConcordMA_LightPlant/appliance

$10,000 Zero Interest Loans to Make Energy Saving Improvements
The Holyoke Gas & Electric (HG&E) Residential Energy Efficiency Program provides residential customers with loans to help make energy saving improvements on their homes. Equipment must meet certain energy ratings. The loan provides 0% interest assistance of up to $5,000 for single-family homes, or $10,000 for multi-family homes with 4 or fewer units. The loan is repayable over up to 5 years and charged to the customer's monthly HG&E bill. Contact: Holyoke Gas & Electric, Customer Service, 99 Suffolk St, Holyoke, MA 01040; 413-536-9300; http://www.hged.com/html/incentive_programs.html - RECProgram

Rebates Offered for Energy Star Appliances
Mansfield Municipal Electric Department encourages energy efficiency through their Energy Star Appliance Rebate Incentive Program. Cash rebates are offered for Energy Star central air conditioners, refrigerators, clothes washing machines, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, window air conditioners and programmable clock thermostats. The offer is limited to a total of $100 worth of Energy Star appliance rebates per customer account for appliances purchased in the same calendar year. Contact: Mansfield Municipal Electric Department, 125 High St, Unit #2, Mansfield, MA 02048; 508-261-7361 Ext.301; http://www.mansfieldelectric.com/

Incentives to $1,600 in Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Marblehead Light Department encourages conservation within the residential sector through their Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. The eligible equipment and rebate amounts are: refrigerator $100, plus $25 for disposal of old refrigerator; clothes washer $50-$100 depending on rating; dishwasher $25-50 depending on rating; room A/C 50% of purchase price up to $50; central A/C $325 - $525, varies by efficiency and technology; heat pump $325 - $675, varies by efficiency and technology; programmable thermostat up to 50% of the purchase price; insulation upgrade 50% of the cost for the upgrade; and dehumidifier $20. The maximum incentive is $1600 for building insulation. Contact: Energy Services Coordinator, Marblehead Light Department, 80 Commercial Street, Marblehead, MA 01945; 781-631-0240; http://www.marbleheadelectric.com/

Production Incentive for Solar Photovoltaic and Wind Energy Systems
The Energy Consumers Alliance of New England (ECANE), which operates as Mass Energy Consumers Alliance in Massachusetts and as People's Power & Light in Rhode Island, is a non-profit organization that buys renewable energy credits (RECs) from photovoltaic (PV) systems and small wind-energy systems. The RECs from PV systems and small wind-energy systems are packaged together with low-impact hydro and biomass RECs and sold as New England GreenStart, a renewable energy-based electricity product marketed through GreenUp. ECANE offers to purchase RECs from PV systems and wind-energy systems installed in Massachusetts after 1998 at $30 per megawatt-hour ($0.03 per kilowatt-hour) for a period of three years. Contact: Energy Consumers Alliance of New England, 670 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130; 617-524-3950; http://www.massenergy.com/Solar.REC.Sale.html

Zero Interest Loans and Rebates offered in HEAT Loan Program
MassSAVE, a residential conservation services program administered by Massachusetts electric companies, gas companies and municipal aggregators, offers no-interest financing to help residential consumers increase the energy efficiency of their homes through their HEAT Loan Program. This financing is available to all residential customers who own and reside in a one to four family residence, buy their power from one of MassSAVE's member companies, and obtain a Home Energy Assessment through the MassSAVE Program. Customers are eligible to choose between applying for a 0% loan or obtaining applicable MassSAVE Program rebates for measures installed. Loans are available from $2,000-$10,000 with terms up to 7 years. Energy efficiency improvements eligible for the HEAT Loan include: attic, wall, and basement insulation; high efficiency heating systems; high efficiency domestic hot water systems; solar hot water systems; Energy Star windows and thermostats. Contact: HEAT Loan Program MassSAVE, Boston, MA; 866-527-7283; http://www.masssave.com/about/heat_loan.php

Rebates for the Installation of Residential Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems
Commonwealth Solar, a program launched by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC), provides rebates for the installation of grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems at residential facilities. Commonwealth Solar rebates are available to residential projects which are eligible for incentives for systems up to 5 kW. Larger PV systems are eligible for rebates but only for the first 5 kW (DC) for residential systems. The minimum project size is 1 kW-DC (STC). Rebate amounts are based on the PV system size and certain other characteristics of the project. Residential rebates are capped at the lesser of 100% of total installed costs, or a rebate based on a maximum size of 5 kW (DC) - even if the system is larger. The applicant must be the future owner of the PV project and consumer of the electricity generated by the proposed PV project, and must demonstrate that 50% or more of the electricity generated by the PV system will be used behind-the-meter, based on annual production and usage estimates. Contact: Commonwealth Solar, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Renewable Energy Trust, 75 North Drive, Westborough, MA 01581; 508-439-5700; http://www.masstech.org/solar

$50,000 in Rebates Available in Small Renewables Initiative
Through the Small Renewables Initiative (SRI), the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC) offers rebates of up to $50,000 for design and construction of customer-sited renewable-energy projects. MTC is the administrator of the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust. Eligible technologies include micro-hydropower systems and wind-energy systems. Projects must be located at residential facilities and an energy audit is generally required for all projects. Rebate awards may be used for installations on existing buildings (retrofits), or in conjunction with new construction, major renovations or major additions projects. Public and private entities are eligible, provided the applicant is the facility owner or occupant, and is the electric customer of record. The applicant must also demonstrate that 50% or more of the electricity produced by the renewable-energy system funded by MTC will be used on-site based on annual production and usage estimates. The incentive level for each project will be determined on an incentive-per-watt of renewable-energy capacity basis. The base incentive amount for each technology is wind at $2.25 per watt (AC) and micro-hydroelectric at $4.00 per watt (AC). The incentive-per-watt can be increased by $0.25/W to $2.50/W by adding features to a particular project. Contact: Small Renewables Coordinator, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Renewable Energy Trust, 75 North Drive, Westborough, MA 01581; 508-439-5640; Fax: 508-898-2275; http://www.masstech.org/RenewableEnergy/small_renewables.htm

Incentives to $1,500 in Energy Efficient Programs
National Grid offers a variety of energy efficiency incentives for residential customers. The National Grid New Construction program offers incentives and technical support to help their customers who are building an Energy Star certified home. In addition, the Energy Star Rebate program offers various rebates to National Grid's residential customers for the purchase and/or installation of certain Energy Star certified equipment. Eligible equipment includes lights, washers, room air conditioners, refrigerators, central air conditioners, heat pumps, and ECM motors installed in gas furnaces. Rebates range from $2 to $300. The Massachusetts MassSAVE Program pays residential customers 50% of the cost (up to $1,500) for improvements in insulation, air sealing, and other measures. Incentives are also available to replace inefficient lighting, refrigerators and heating systems. Contact: National Grid Energy Efficiency; 800-322-3223; http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com/

Rebates to $1,000 to Increase Energy Efficiency in Your Home
National Grid offers a number of programs to encourage energy efficiency amongst its residential customers. Eligible technologies include boilers and furnaces. Rebates up to $1,000 are available, depending on equipment type. National Grid also offers $10 rebates to residential heating customers for every Energy Star replacement window with a U-factor of .35 or less installed in their home, and $50 rebates are available for the purchase and installation of programmable thermostats. In addition, National Grid offers a rebate of up to $300 for energy efficient on-demand tankless water heaters and high efficiency in-direct water heaters. National Grid Residential Weatherization Program provides a rebate covering 20% of the cost, up to $750, for various weatherization measures including: attic, wall, basement, crawl space, rim joist, and heating system duct insulation; attic ventilation; and air infiltration and ductwork leakage testing and sealing. Contact: National Grid Energy Efficiency; 800-322-3223; http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com/

Rebates to $1,500 in Solar Thermal Program
National Grid provides funding support to residential and multifamily customers who install solar thermal technologies. Recommended solar thermal applications include solar hot water heating, solar pool heating, and in some cases solar space heating or high temperature process applications. For residential customers National Grid customers with eligible SHW systems can apply for a rebate of 15% off project costs up to a maximum of rebate of $1,500 for solar water heating systems. This rebate requires that participating customers share their water heating usage data for a period of 12 months in order to receive funding. National Grid works directly with residential solar installers, who submit rebate applications on behalf of the customer. Contact: National Grid (Gas), 52 Second Avenue,Waltham, MA 02451; 800-233-5325; http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com/

Incentives in Energy Saving Rebate Program
In conjunction with Gas Networks, New England Gas Company offers its customers rebates for buying infrared heating equipment and heating systems, high efficiency water heaters, efficient windows, thermostats and efficient furnaces. Residential customers can also participate in the MassSaves program. In this program a representative from New England Gas Company will perform an energy audit and will then pay 50% of the total cost (up to $1,500) of purchasing and installing the recommended measures. Contact: New England Gas Company, Customer Service, 100 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903; 800-232-0672; http://www.negasco.com/conservation/programs.php

Energy Efficiency Rebates Available for Electric and Gas Customers
NStar offers several energy efficiency rebate programs for both electric and gas customers. Rebates are limited to residential and small business customers and are offered in conjunction with Gas Networks. Eligible equipment available for rebates includes: Energy Star lighting fixtures, Energy Star air conditioning units, air source heat pumps, water heaters, programmable thermostats, and boilers/furnaces. For gas customers interested in adding wall insulation, attic insulation or air sealing to their homes, NSTAR offers a weatherization rebate for up to $1,500 for such upgrades. In addition, electric customers who qualify for low-income assistance are eligible to receive up to $2,000 for energy efficiency measures to be installed in their homes. Contact: NSTAR, Energy Efficiency Programs, One NSTAR Way, Westwood, MA 02090; 800-592-2000; http://www.nstaronline.com/residential/energy_efficiency/gas_programs/Default.asp?

Incentives On Offer in Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program
Reading Municipal Light Department offers rebates to residential customers who install Energy Star appliances in their homes. Eligible appliances include washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, central and room A/Cs, and programmable thermostats. The offer is limited to one rebate per appliance or a maximum of two rebates for programmable thermostats. Contact: Reading Municipal Light Department, Customer Service, PO Box 150, Reading, MA 01867; 781-944-1340; 781-942-6598; Fax: 781-944-0641; http://www.rmld.com/Promotions.htm

100% Sales Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Technology
Massachusetts law exempts from the state's sales tax "equipment directly relating to any solar, wind-powered or heat pump system, which is being utilized as a primary or auxiliary power system for the purpose of heating or otherwise supplying the energy needs of an individual's principal residence in the commonwealth." Contact: Legal Department, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), 100 Cambridge St., Suite 1020, Boston, MA 02114; 617-727-4732; Fax: 617-727-0030. Contact: Tax Information, Massachusetts Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 701, Boston, MA 02204; 800-392-6089; http://www.state.ma.us/doer/programs/renew/renew.htm - taxcred

Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption
Massachusetts law provides that solar-energy systems and wind-energy systems used as a primary or auxiliary power system for the purpose of heating or otherwise supplying the energy needs of taxable property are exempt from local property tax for a 20-year period. Hydropower facilities are also exempt from local property tax for a 20-year period if a system owner enters into an agreement with the city or town to make a payment (in lieu of taxes) of at least 5% of its gross income in the preceding calendar year. This incentive applies only to the value added to a property by an eligible system, according to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). It does not constitute an exemption for the full amount of the property tax bill. Contact: Legal Department, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), 100 Cambridge St., Suite 1020, Boston, MA 02114; 617-727-4732; Fax: 617-727-0030; http://www.state.ma.us/doer

$1,000 Personal Income Tax Credit for Residential Renewable Energy System
Massachusetts allows a 15% credit - up to $1,000 - against the state income tax for the cost of a renewable-energy system (including installation costs) installed on an individual's primary residence. If the credit amount is greater than a resident's income tax liability, the excess credit amount may be carried forward to the next succeeding year for up to three years. Eligible technologies include solar water and space heating, photovoltaics (PV), and wind-energy systems. The credit is available to any owner or tenant of residential property. For a newly constructed home, the credit is available to the original owner/occupant. Contact: Legal Department, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), 100 Cambridge St., Suite 1020, Boston, MA 02114; 617-727-4732; Fax: 617-727-0030. Contact: Tax Information, Massachusetts Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 701, Boston, MA 02204; 800-392-6089; http://www.state.ma.us/doer/programs/renew/renew.htm - taxcred

Rebates in Residential Energy Efficiency Program
In collaboration with EFI, Shrewsbury Electric offers rebates on Energy Star appliances. Eligible products include washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators and room air conditioners. Information will be required including the customer's Electric Company account number, brand of machine with serial number, and a copy of the sales receipt. Contact: Municipal Appliance Rebate, EFI, 40 Washington Street, Suite 2000, Westborough, MA 01581-1013; 888-333-7525 or Customer Service, Shrewsbury Electric, 100 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury, MA 01545; 508-841-8500; http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/light/rebates.asp

Up to $1,500 in Rebates for Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
Unitil offers its residential customers a variety of rebate programs to improve energy efficiency. Unitil's Energy Star Homes Program allows residential customers to receive various incentives: $500 for each single-family home; $200 for each multi-family unit; $100 rebate for mechanical ventilation; free energy code compliance; and $200-$600 in additional rebates for the builder, depending on the HERS ratings. The MassSave Program offers 50% rebates up to $1,500 to improve energy efficiency. Improvements include: attic, wall and basement insulation; whole house air sealing; weather stripping doors and windows; attic and bathroom ventilation fans; pipe insulation and duct sealing; and Energy Star programmable thermostats, refrigerators, and light fixtures and globes. In addition, Unitil offers an electricity efficiency program for low-income customers. Residential customers who are income-eligible can receive energy audits and the installation of weatherization measures and energy efficient appliances and lighting. Contact: Unitil, Customer Service, 285 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA 01420; 888-301-7700; 603-773-6458; http://services.unitil.com/fge/res_efficiency.asp

Incentives Available in Residential Conservation Services Program
The Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department in cooperation with the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company, offers the Residential Conservation Services (RCS) program for residential customers to save energy in their homes. Customers interested in this program must participate in an energy audit. If the customer decides to make any of the recommended changes, WMGLD will pay for 25% of the costs of installation and equipment up to $300. In addition, the RCS program offers an energy efficient appliance rebate program. All appliances must be Energy Star labeled and rebates range from $20-$100 depending on technology. Eligible appliances include Energy Star certified programmable thermostats and clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, window AC units, and water heaters. Contact: Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department, Customer Service, 9 Albion St, Wakefield, MA 01880; 888-333-7525; 888-335-7203; http://www.wakefield.ma.us/Public_Documents/WakefieldMA_MGLD/rcsprogram.htm