Our Heat Pump Program has you covered!
Customer Assistance
Our specialist is available to answer questions and provide guidance when considering heat pump technology for your home.
Contractor List
Customers have access to a list of participating contractors who understand program requirements.
Quality Assurance
Customers are provided with a quality assurance review on installs to ensure efficient operation.
Incentives
Rebates are available to assist homeowners' transition to clean, efficient technology to cool and heat your home.
Get started today
STEP 1
Contact the Heat Pump Specialist for program information and to learn more about the benefits of heat pump adoption.
STEP 2
Work with a participating contractor to determine if a heat pump is right for you.
OPTIONAL STEP 3
Optionally, your contractor submits a pre-approval project application to Abode to verify equipment rebate eligibility. This step is highly recommended for whole-home heat pump projects.
STEP 4
Your new heating and cooling system is installed.
STEP 5
Your contractor submits a post-install form to Abode with documentation of the completed install. We review the submission for install quality and rebate eligibility.
STEP 6
The rebate is processed and customers enjoy clean, efficient cooling and heating.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION OR SUBMIT A QUOTE TODAY
“I’m looking for guidance on a heat pump project.”
Whether you are just starting to explore the technology or require project specific advice, have your questions answered by a Decarbonization Specialist.
- Learn how heat pumps work and explore operating costs & incentives
- Discuss technical details of home characteristics and system performance
- Receive guidance on working with installers
“I already have quotes from heat pump installers.”
- Compare up to 3 quotes
- Receive an evaluation report to help you understand the proposed systems
- If you would like to discuss the report, you’ll be able to schedule time with a Specialist
WAKEFIELD GAS & LIGHT REBATES
REBATE REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for a rebate, an outdoor condenser unit must be installed on a stand providing at least 12" of ground clearance to the base of the condenser unit (unless the unit is adequately shielded against snowfall from the top and sides).
HEAT PUMP WITH INSULATION: When installing heat pumps and insulation together (within a 3-month period), customers may be eligible for WMGLD’s enhanced bundle rebate. It is important to note that insulation must be of $1,000 or greater value, and performed by a contractor to be eligible for this bundle.
HEAT PUMP REPLACING FOSSIL FUEL: WMGLD offers an increased incentive for a complete replacement of your old fossil fuel heating system with a whole home heat pump system. Customers must consult first with Abode (WMGLD’s no-cost heat pump consultant) and NextZero (WMGLD’s no-cost energy audit partner) to be eligible for rebates. Insulation is not necessary to take advantage of the enhanced heat pump rebates for this offering.
Requirements: Physically remove from the location – Customers can choose to disconnect and physically remove their old system from the location. OR. Disconnect system – Alternatively if customers do not physically remove the system, customers can disconnect their old fossil fuel system. Pre-existing system must be disconnected from electric panels and must have fuel lines disconnected and capped.
In order to be eligible for a rebate through WMGLD, the project must adhere to Abode’s review process.
There are four main requirements to be aware of:
HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT (OPTIONAL)
A no-cost home energy assessment is optional, but highly recommended. This home energy assessment can be scheduled through the NextZero program by contacting the hotline at (888) 333-7525.
PRE-APPROVAL FORM (OPTIONAL)
Optionally, the Pre-Approval form can be completed by the contractor prior to installation. Once you have decided on a contractor and heat pump proposal to move forward with, if you would like to confirm eligibility for rebates prior to install, your installer can submit the Optional Pre-Approval Form. This form includes equipment information for the proposed heat pump system(s). Abode will verify whether the equipment meets the efficiency requirements to qualify for the MLP's rebate.
If you have multiple proposals and have not decided yet on a single proposal, rather than submitting multiple pre-approvals, we ask that you instead submit a "Quote Review" to Abode; see above for consultation offerings to submit quotes.
INSTALL QA FORM
The Install QA Form must be completed after install by the contractor. In addition to requiring information on the home and the installed system(s), the form also requires a paid invoice and photos of the installed equipment.
REBATE APPLICATION
The online rebate application must be completed by the homeowner or contractor following install. The form will ask for utility account information and will also require a paid invoice and the installed system’s AHRI certificate(s), all of which can be obtained from the contractor.
If you are applying for WMGLDs enhanced Heat Pump rebates, please fill out the enhanced rebate application. WMGLD offers an increased incentive for a complete replacement of your old fossil fuel heating system with a whole home heat pump system or if you are bundling a heat pump with the installation of a heat pump. Please see below for more information on requirennts and rebate amounts.
FILL OUT BASE REBATE APPLICATION (if applicable) >
FILL OUT ENHANCED REBATE APPLICATION (if applicable) >
QUALIFYING PRODUCTS
- Actual tons are calculated based on AHRI cooling capacity divided by 12,000 BTUs. Rebate amount based on actual tons.
- Rebates are bill credits
- Rebates are available to residential accounts only; commercial clients must go through MMWEC’s Green Opportunities Program
- Heat pumps installed into an existing home or into a new addition on an existing home qualify for a heat pump rebate from WMGLD. Heat pumps installed as part of a new construction project do not qualify for a rebate from WMGLD.
| Old Rebate | Rebate Amount | Insulation Cap | Annual Rebate Cap | Heat Pump Efficiency Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducted/Ductless Heat Pump | $500/ton up to $2,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 | Must be on NEEP ccASHP List |
| Enhanced Heat Pump and Insulation rebates | Rebate Amount | Insulation Cap | Annual Rebate Cap | Heat Pump Efficiency Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump w/ Insulation | $750/Ton up to $3,000 | $2,500 | $5,500 | Must be on NEEP ccASHP List |
| Heat Pump replacing fossil fuel | $1,000/Ton up to $5,000 | $2,500 | $7,500 | Must be on NEEP ccASHP List |
WMGLD customers are eligible for enhanced Heat Pump and Insulation rebates under certain circumstances. When installing heat pumps and insulation together (within a 3-month period), customers may be eligible for WMGLD’s enhanced bundle rebate, increasing the per ton rebate of the installed heat pump system to $750 per ton and increasing the rebate on insulation to 50% of the cost up to $2,500. It is important to note that insulation must be of $1,000 or greater value, and performed by a contractor to be eligible for this bundle. Additionally, if customers completely replace, and remove, their old fossil fuel heating system, the heat pump rebate increases further to $1,000 per ton and customers can take advantage of the increased insulation rebate as described above. Customers must consult with Abode (WMGLD’s no-cost heat pump consultant) and NextZero (WMGLD’s no-cost energy audit partner) to be eligible for enhanced rebates. For more detailed instructions on how this process works, please review the steps HERE.
PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR LIST
Use the Participating Contractor List to find qualified installers in your area.
POST-INSTALLATION SURVEY
This short customer survey helps us better understand your experience accessing utility rebates and working with your heat pump installer.