ELECTRIFY ARLINGTON

The Town of Arlington has partnered with Abode to help residents transition to clean heating technologies.

ELECTRIFY ARLINGTON

Electrify Arlington is a campaign led by the Town and community volunteers to power buildings and transportation in Arlington with clean electricity. The campaign will educate residents and businesses about electrification and connect them with existing programs, rebates, and technical assistance. To learn more, visit Electrify Arlington.

Electrify Arlington is working with Abode to train community volunteers to support residents who want to install air source heat pumps and solar hot water systems. These technologies can help save residents money on utility bills and help Arlington meet its goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Explore the resources below to learn more about these technologies, their benefits, and available incentives!

Clean Heating Technologies

Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)

Air source heat pumps (often referred to as ductless mini-splits) are a clean technology you can use to both heat and cool your home. There are a number of economic, environmental and health benefits associated with installing air source heat pumps.

Heat Pump Water Heaters

A heat pump water heater is powered by electricity to heat water for use with faucets, showers, and appliances. The heat pump unit pulls in air from the surrounding space, extracting heat from the air and using the refrigerant cycle to heat the water.

Solar Thermal Systems

Solar thermal, also known as solar hot water, similarly collects solar energy using roof-mounted panels or tubes, but rather than converting that energy into electricity as with solar PV systems, solar thermal systems store the energy in water, heating it.

Why Clean Heating & Cooling?

Environmentally Friendly

Heat pumps powered by the MA electric grid often reduce heating-related greenhouse gas emissions by 50% or more — and will reduce emissions even more as the grid becomes greener. You can also sign up for 100% renewable electricity through Arlington Community Electricity.

Economic Benefits

Massachusetts leads the nation in energy efficiency, which includes making these systems more cost effective to run and ensuring the installation is comparable to traditional systems.

Health & Wellness

Whether carbon monoxide in our home, or carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, the writing is on the wall– a world without burning fossil fuels is where we must go.

Comfort

A properly sized cold-climate air source heat pump keeps your home warm in the winter and cool and dry in the summer. It keeps you cozy and your house healthy!

Incentives for Clean Heating & Cooling

Mass Save HEAT Loan

If you’re installing a heat pump or solar hot water system, you may be eligible for a 0% interest HEAT Loan from Mass Save. You can finance up to $50,000 over the course of 7 years for home energy efficiency upgrades if your project includes a heat pump. Although fuel prices fluctuate, energy savings may help cover the monthly loan payments, especially if you currently heat with oil, propane, or electric resistance. Find out more about Mass Save’s HEAT Loan program.

Rebates & Tax Credits

Massachusetts leads the nation in energy efficiency and has many incentives and rebates available to help make clean heating technologies affordable. Learn more about rebates available from Mass Save, or through the MassCEC. Mass Save heat pump rebates have increased starting in 2022, and eligible air source heat pump equipment could qualify for a rebate of up to $10,000 (or $16,000 if Income Qualified). Learn more about Mass Save heat pump rebates.

HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENTS

Homes are complex systems consisting of physical features and mechanical equipment. To help think about your home holistically, we encourage you to schedule a no-cost home energy assessment. Your energy specialist will evaluate your home’s insulation levels and provide you with recommendations for incentivized upgrades. These upgrades can have a substantial impact on the selection and performance of your heating and cooling system, reducing your carbon footprint and energy bills.

HEAT PUMP CONSULTATIONS

At any point in your project, you can ask to speak with one of Electrify Arlington’s trained local Volunteer Heat Pump Coaches and discuss heating/cooling heat pumps (either air-source or ground-source/geothermal), financial incentives, design options, questions to discuss with HVAC installers, and resources related to heat pumps and other energy-efficient technologies (weatherization, heat pump water heaters, etc.). Coaches can also connect you with one of Abode’s technical experts for further support or for quote comparison services. Together, our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to move forward on your project with confidence. You are encouraged to consult with your Volunteer Coach multiple times as your project develops.

“I’d like more in-depth help with my heat pump project.”

Work with a trained Electrify Arlington Volunteer Coach to discuss your clean energy goals and how to achieve them.

Meet Our Coaches

Marc Breslow

Brian Cali

Lori Kenschaft

PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR LIST

Use the Participating Contractor List to find qualified installers in your area.

VIDEO RESOURCES

Here are some helpful videos to get you started.

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