WBMLP Language Translator ➜ Rebates and Incentives
Your “NEXT” purchase helps us get to “ZERO” emissions by 2050.
NEXT ZERO is West Boylston’s Residential Energy Efficiency and Conservation service. NEXT ZERO provides Energy Education, Home Energy Audits (HEA), assistance with Home Energy Improvements, ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates, and more to WBMLP customers. NEXT ZERO is funded through your low electricity rates. WBMLP provides these incentives and rebates while working to maintain the lowest rates possible.
Your “NEXT” Appliance, Home Heating System, Hot Water Heater, etc., should be the most energy efficient, and use electricity — which in West Boylston is getting cleaner and more renewable every year. “ZERO” Greenhouse Gas Emissions is our 2050 goal. And your “NEXT” purchase helps us get to “ZERO” emissions”!
WBMLP's Next Zero Program offers rebates for a variety of efficient technologies including ENERGY STAR® Equipment and Appliances, Home Efficiency Installations (such as insulation and duct-sealing), Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Residential Batteries, and more. WBMLP remits these rebates to you through credits to your quarterly electricity bill.
Explore the many ways to save and reduce emissions with WBMLP and Next Zero.
APPLIANCE REBATES
ENERGY STAR® Rebates are available to WBMLP customers for a variety of appliances and equipment such as Heat Pump Water Heaters, Refrigerators, Induction Ranges, Heat Pump Clothes Dryers, and more. Make sure you purchase the most energy efficient appliance(s) you can afford. It will save you more money in the long run.
2023 REBATES
| Appliances | Rebate* | Appliances | Rebate* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR Air Purifier | $40 | ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Dryer (Electric) | $500 | |
| ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer | $50 | ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater (Electric) | $500 | |
| ENERGY STAR Clothes Dryer | $50 | |||
| ENERGY STAR Dehumidifier | $30 | ENERGY STAR Pool Pump (Variable Speed)Â Â Â | $250 | |
| Heat Pump Pool Heater | $250 | ENERGY STAR Refrigerator | $50 | |
| ENERGY STAR Wi-Fi Thermostat/ Smart HVAC Control | 50% up to $125 | 4-Burner Induction Range (Replacing Gas/Propane) | $500 | |
| 4-Burner Induction Range (Replacing Electric) | $100 |
*One rebate of each of the above appliances and devices (except Wi-Fi thermostats) is permitted every 3 years. One Wi-Fi thermostat rebate is permitted per year.
LEARN MORE APPLIANCE REBATES FLYER APPLIANCE REBATES APPLICATIONFREE HOME ENERGY AUDITS
A Home Energy Audit gives you a thorough picture of where you may be wasting energy and how to save money. Energy Audits include a visual and physical inspection of your HVAC Equipment and assess insulation levels in your walls, floors, and attic.
WBMLP customers, call the Toll-free Hotline at (888) 333-7525 to schedule the free audit and ask any questions concerning energy conservation in your home. Advisors have a wealth of information about all aspects of Residential Energy Conservation, and can provide it to you by either mail or email.
They can also assist or direct you to a number of different web-based resources for online information on many conservation measures — as well as online energy audits you can conduct on your own.
LEARN MORE HOME ENERGY AUDIT FACT SHEETHEATING & COOLING REBATES
Check out our Heat Pump Heating & Cooling Rebate and Heat Pump Water Heating Programs at Next Zero. WBMLP offers rebates on the following in the table below. See if your heating or cooling system qualifies, then apply online at Next Zero.
| SEER | EER | HSPF | COP | REBATE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Source Heat Pump | ≥18 | N/A | ≥9.6 | N/A | $1,000 |
| Single Zone Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump | ≥16 | N/A | ≥9.0 | N/A | $600 |
| Multi-Zone Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump | ≥16 | N/A | ≥9.0 | N/A | $1,000 |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A | ≥20 | N/A | ≥3.5 | $1,000 |
*Maximum of two ductless mini-split heat pumps are allowed. SEER=Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, EER= Energy Efficiency Ratio (measures instantaneous cooling efficiency), HSPF= Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, COP= Coefficient of Performance
LEARN MORE HEAT PUMP REBATE FORMMassachusetts provides a Sales Tax Exemption on the purchase of Heat Pump Systems. For more information, consult your local tax expert.
Natural Gas Customers in West Boylston have access to additional Rebates & Incentives through Mass Save. See what’s available.
MASS SAVE REBATESCONNECTED HOMES
Connected Homes is the program that leverages the technology of smart appliances and devices into cost savings for both you and WBMLP. It allows WBMLP to better manage its electric load, reduce costs, and keep rates low.
By enrolling a smart device in Connected Homes, customers agree to allow WBMLP to make brief, limited adjustments to their devices during times of peak electric demand, such as temporarily turning off an electric vehicle charger during peak hours. Customers will be informed of possible adjustments in advance via email and will be given the choice to opt out.
Customers who decide to participate in Connected Homes receive quarterly credits to their monthly electricity bill.
Eligible Devices & Monthly Incentives
| Smart Devices | Qualifying Brands | Monthly Incentive |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Generac | $30 |
| Battery | Sonnen | $30 |
| Electric Vehicle Charger* | ChargePoint | $10 |
| Electric Vehicle Charger | Enel X JuiceBox | $10 |
| Electric Hot Water Heater | GE | $5 |
| Electric Hot Water Heater | Rheem | $5 |
| Mini-Split Controller | Flair | $5 |
| Mini-Split Controller | Sensibo | $5 |
| Wi-Fi Thermostat | Google Nest** | $5 |
| Wi-Fi Thermostat | Honeywell/Resideo | $5 |
*Customers previously enrolled in the Next Zero EV Scheduled Charging Program are not eligible to enroll in Connected Homes until three years from date of enrollment in the Scheduled Charging Program.
**Google Nest thermostats will only be controlled between May 1 and September 30. The remaining devices will be controlled year-round. Google and Nest Thermostat are trademarks of Google LLC.
Residential Battery Program
Double your savings! WBMLP customers are eligible for a $100/kilowatt-hour rebate on Residential Batteries, plus earn the additional monthly incentive by enrolling the battery into the Connected Homes program.
| Residential Batteries | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Residential Behind-the-Meter Battery System | $100/kWh |
*Batteries must be able to be integrated into Connected Homes.
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HOME EFFICIENCY REBATES
WBMLP offers Home Efficiency Rebates on efficient home upgrades such as Insulation, Door Sealing, and Duct Sealing. Refer to the table below to see if your home efficiency measures qualify. (WBMLP requires customers to schedule a “Home Energy Audit (HEA)” prior to performing the home efficiency measures.)
| Home Efficiency Measure | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Blower Door Test & Air Sealing | 50% up to $500 |
| Insulation | 50% up to $500 |
| Duct Sealing | 50% up to $500 |
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS
Next Zero and WBMLP assist West Boylston Commercial and Industrial customers by providing energy audits with audit cost shares*. Each business is eligible for an audit cost share of 100% of the audit cost up to $5,000.00 on a one-time basis.
Our Commercial & Industrial Audit Program's intent is to:
- Provide a streamlined process for the on-site review of electrical efficiency measures in existing Commercial, Industrial, Governmental, and Institutional buildings.
- Assist eligible West Boylston Municipal Light Plant customers to reduce operating costs by identifying electrical energy efficiency improvements.
* This offer may be changed, revised, or discontinued at any time by MMWEC NextZero Program or the West Boylston Municipal Light Plant.
NEXT ZERO C&I PROGRAMS & RESOURCESNeed more information? Next Zero provides additional, up-to-date resources.
NEXT ZERO ENERGY SAVING RESOURCES