WBMLP Language Translator ➜ Heat Pump Hot Water Heater Advantages, Incentives & Rebates
Save Green While Going Green with Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters!
Is your Water Heater more than 10 years old? Maybe it's time to upgrade it. And West Boylston Municipal Light Plant residential customers can also get a generous rebate!
There are lots of different water heating options out there—but one type can save you more money: Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters. See the major advantages below.
4 Great Reasons to Replace Your Old Water Heater with a Heat Pump Water Heater
REASON #1
Cut Your Carbon Footprint
Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) are the lowest carbon option* for water heating.
On average, they produce:
- 3.8x less carbon than standard electric
- 5.9x less carbon than natural gas
- 7x less carbon than propane
- 11.3x less carbon than oil
*emissions from electricity come from non-renewable electricity generation
REASON #2
Long-lasting
Heat Pump Water Heaters are the most reliable water heater on the market. They are backed by an industry-leading 10-Year Warranty.
- Heat Pump Water Heaters operate smoothly and don't need yearly maintenance service like oil and natural gas water heaters do.
REASON #3
Save with a NEXTZERO Rebate
Customers of West Boylston Municipal Light Plant are eligible for a $500 NEXTZERO Rebate with the purchase of a new, ENERGY STAR® certified Heat Pump Water Heater.
REASON #4
Save the Most Money Over Time
For more information, visit https://nextzero.org/west-boylston or call (413) 308-1311.
*Costs based on a rate of $.14 per unit for electric, $1.75 per unit for natural gas, $4.14 per unit for oil, and $3.58 per unit for propane. Prices are from 10/17/23.
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Find out the difference a new Heat Pump Water Heater might make for your energy usage and budget in each dropdown below. Then, for more information, visit https://nextzero.org/west-boylston or call (413) 308-1311.
Considering Switching to a Heat Pump Water Heater? You Could Get up to a $500 Rebate and Save on Your Monthly Electricity Bills!
For West Boylston Municipal Light Plant customers, Heat Pump Water Heaters give you the following benefits:
- Produce nearly 4x less CO2 emissions than standard electric water heaters
- Are eligible for a NEXTZERO Rebate
- Are nearly 4x less expensive to operate annually
| Heat Pump Water Heater = (50 gallon tank) | Standard Electric Water Heater = (50 gallon tank) |
|---|---|
| Device Price = $1,169 | Device Price = $589 |
| NEXTZERO Rebate Amount = $500 | NEXTZERO Rebate Amount = N/A |
| Yearly Operating Cost = $130 | Yearly Operating Cost = $489 |
| Annual Carbon Emissions = 382 lbs | Annual Carbon Emissions = 1,439 lbs |
| Lifespan/Warranty = 10 Years | Lifespan/Warranty = 9 Years |
| Cost After 10 Years = $1,968 | Cost After 10 Years = $5,479 |
| Savings = $3,551 | Savings = N/A |
View download or print the Cost Comparison PDF.
Carbon emissions from heat pump water heaters come from non-renewable energy sources.
Heat Pump Water Heaters vs. Standard Natural Gas Heaters Comparison
Considering Switching to a Heat Pump Water Heater? You Could Get up to a $500 Rebate and Save on Your Monthly Electricity Bills!
For West Boylston Municipal Light Plant customers, heat pump water heaters give you the following benefits:
- Produce 5x less CO2 emissions than natural gas heating
- Are eligible for a NEXTZERO Rebate
- Are nearly 2x less expensive to operate annually
| Heat Pump Water Heater = (50 gallon tank) | Natural Gas Water Heater = (40 gallon tank) |
|---|---|
| Device Price = $1,699 | Device Price = $579 |
| NEXTZERO Rebate Amount = $500 | NEXTZERO Rebate Amount = N/A |
| Yearly Operating Cost = $130 | Yearly Operating Cost = $334 |
| Annual Carbon Emissions = 382 lbs | Annual Carbon Emissions = 2,235 lbs |
| Lifespan/Warranty = 10 Years | Lifespan/Warranty = 9 Years |
| Cost After 10 Years = $2,498 | Cost After 10 Years = $3,922 |
| Savings = $1,424 | Savings = N/A |
View download or print the Cost Comparison PDF.
Heat Pump Water Heaters vs. Oil Water Heaters Comparison
Considering Switching to a Heat Pump Water Heater? You Could Get up to a $500 Rebate and Save on Your Monthly Electricity Bills!
For West Boylston Municipal Light Plant customers, heat pump water heaters give you the following benefits:
- Produce 11x less CO2 emissions than oil water heating
- Have twice the product warranty
- Are 4x less expensive to operate annually
| Heat Pump Water Heater = (50 gallon tank) | Oil Water Heater = (32 gallon tank) |
|---|---|
| Device Price = $1,169 | Device Price = $1,275 |
| NEXTZERO Rebate Amount = $500 | NEXTZERO Rebate Amount = N/A |
| Yearly Operating Cost = $130 | Yearly Operating Cost = $582 |
| Annual Carbon Emissions = 382 lbs | Annual Carbon Emissions = 4,342 lbs |
| Lifespan/Warranty = 10 Years | Lifespan/Warranty = 5 Years |
| Cost After 10 Years = $1,968 | Cost After 10 Years = $7,095 |
| Savings = $5,127 | Savings = N/A |
View download or print the Cost Comparison PDF.
Carbon emissions from heat pump water heaters come from non-renewable energy sources.