Appliance and HVAC Rebates & Incentives
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Ways to Save Energy and Money In and Around Your Home
Home Energy Loss Prevention Services (HELPS) is the leading residential energy conservation service for Massachusetts municipal utility customers. HELPS provides Energy Education, Home Energy Audits, assistance with Home Energy improvements, ENERGY STARĀ® Appliance Rebates and more to WBMLP customers.
The HELPS Program offers Rebates for a variety of efficient technologies including ENERGY STARĀ® Equipment and Appliances, Home Efficiency Installations (such as insulation and duct-sealing) and Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps.
Explore all the ways to save.
HOME APPLIANCE
REBATES
ENERGY STARĀ® RebatesĀ are available to WBMLP customers on a variety of home equipment from Air Purifiers, Heat Pump Water Heaters, Refrigerators, and more.
Learn more in the Energy StarĀ® Tab on WBMLP's HELPs webpage, or scroll down for more.
WBMLP's HELPS PageCOOL HOMES
HVAC REBATES
HELPS Cool Homes is a High Efficiency Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Rebate Program offered to WBMLP electric customers. Learn more in the Cool Homes Tab on WBMLP's HELPs webpage at MMWEC and the Rebates Table there to find out more.
Scroll down to see Forms and Flyers.
Apply OnlineENERGY EFFICIENCY
VIDEOS
HELPS Home Energy Audit Video Clips demonstrate easy ways for you to save energy and money in and around your home.
CONNECTED HOMES
PROGRAM
WBMLP has joined with the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) to offer a program called āConnected Homesā. This new solution allows residential customers to better manage WiFi-connected devices in their homes and save money, while reducing their carbon footprint.
Learn all the reasons to enroll your WiFi-connected Devices.
WBMLP Connected HomesRESIDENTIAL ENERGY
AUDITS & SAVINGS
Get a Free Home Energy Audit! Call 888-333-7525 to schedule your assessment today! (While In-home Energy Audits have been suspended temporarily, FREE VIRTUAL AUDITS are being offered through the HELPS program.) Customers who have access to technology such as smartphones and tablets may be eligible.
Once you have your Home Energy Audit Report, HELPS Home Efficiency Incentive Program may be able to assist you with the cost of installation for the most cost-effective measures recommended in your HELPS Home Energy Audit.
*Rebates are provided as a credit on your monthly WBMLP electric bill.
Visit HELPS for more infoHEAT PUMP
SAVINGS
If your Water Heater is more than 10 years old, it may be time to upgrade itāand get a generous rebate. Heat Pump Home Heating and Cooling is also available with rebates. There are lots of different heating and cooling options out thereābut one type can save you more moneyāHeat Pumps.
Learn more from MMWEC's website, or call them at (413) 308-1311.
Learn about replacing your old Water Heater with a more efficient Heat Pump Water Heater today.
See our Heat Pumps PageRESIDENTIAL REBATE & INCENTIVE FORMS & DETAILS
WBMLP offers Rebates and Incentives to customers who purchase energy efficient, ENERGY STAR-certified Refrigerators, Clothes Washers & Dryers, Freezers, Dishwashers, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Air Purifiers, Heat Pump Cold Climate Heaters, Hot Water Heaters and more.
View and download HELPs Rebates & Incentives PDFs below
WBMLP HELPS Rebates Overview (PDF)2021 HELPS Rebates & Incentives Chart
| Energy Star Appliance Rebate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Air Purifier |
$40 |
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Heat Pump |
$500 |
|
Dehumidifier |
$30
|
|
Pool Pump |
$175 |
|
Heat Pump Dryer |
$500 |
|
Pool Pump |
$250 |
|
Clothes Washer |
$50 |
|
Refrigerator |
$50 |
| WiFi Smart Thermostat Rebate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WiFi Smart Thermostat |
50% up to $125 |
| Cool Homes Rebate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Central A/C |
$250 |
|
Ductless Mini-Split |
$300 or $500 |
|
Air Source |
$250 or |
|
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* Based on SEER, EER & HSPF levels. See details.
| Home Efficiency Rebate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blower Door Test & |
50% up to $500 |
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Insulation |
50% up to $500 |
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Duct Sealing |
50% up to $500 |
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