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.
WELLESLEY’S ENERGY COACHING PROGRAM
WMLP’s FREE Energy Coaching program offers ongoing consultations for residents and building owners to explore, plan for, and initiate actions associated with home/building weatherization, efficient electric heat pump systems, solar power, electric vehicles, and other energy adaptations to save money, make our homes healthier and more comfortable, and address climate change.
Ready to get started?
Please fill out the form to be contacted by an Energy Coach.
ADVANCED CONSULTATION
The Town’s goal is to equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to move forward on your energy projects with confidence. If you are well into your heat pump journey and need highly technical guidance, your coach can refer you to an advanced consultation with an energy advisor at Abode Energy who can help you request, receive, and compare quotes. You may also reach out directly to Abode for a free consultation.
QUOTE COMPARISON
Have multiple contractor quotes? Abode offers a quote comparison tool that helps you decipher the jargon and understand system performance. For a review of up to 3 quotes:
- Complete a questionnaire about your home and upload the quotes to our portal.
- Receive an easy-to-understand report within five business days.
- Understand the performance of the equipment being proposed.
- Compare quotes for efficiency, cost, cooling & heating capacity, and greenhouse gas impact.
WELLESLEY MUNICIPAL LIGHT REBATES
The qualifying equipment and rebate application process between WMLP’s program and the Mass Save program are different, so please be sure to familiarize yourself with the eligibility requirements before installing any equipment.
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).
For non-gas-heating customers, in order to be eligible for a rebate through WMLP, the project must adhere to Abode’s review process.
There are five main requirements to be aware of:
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.
REQUIRED PERMITS
The contractor must file for the relevant building, electrical, and/or sheet metal permit(s) through Wellesley’s Town Building Department by calling 781-431-1019. The contractor should confirm with WMLD which permit(s) are required. Additionally, for new outdoor systems, i.e. systems that are not replacing an existing outdoor unit, it is required for the contractor and customer to obtain a plot plan for the project.
REBATE APPLICATION
The final rebate application must be completed by the homeowner and contractor following install. The application form can be accessed at this link. The form will ask for utility account information and will also require knowing the cooling capacity of the system according to the system’s AHRI specifications, which can be provided by the contractor. Once completed, the form will need to be uploaded to the Install QA form, detailed in the step below.
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.
WIRING INSPECTION
The contractor must arrange the final wiring inspection, which is scheduled through Wellesley Town Hall.
QUALIFYING PRODUCTS
| Equipment | Efficiency Requirements | Rebate Amount: Oil & Propane Customers | Rebate Amount: Other Non-Gas Customers (e.g. electrical resistance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducted/Ductless Air-Source Heat Pump | Must be listed on NEEP ccASHP List | $1,600 per ton up to $10,000 | $1,000 per ton up to $5,000 |
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.
Do you heat your home with natural gas as the primary heating fuel?
You’re eligible for Mass Save Rebates
Customers who heat their home with natural gas are eligible for the Mass Save® heat pump rebate program, including no-cost consultations and Quote Comparison Reports.
Do you heat your home with natural gas as the primary heating fuel?
You’re eligible for Mass Save Rebates
Mass Save® customers who heat their home with natural gas are eligible for Mass Save heat pump rebates. As a Mass Save customer, please sign up for a Mass Save consultation.
If you have Wellesley Municipal Light Plant rebate questions, please email rebates@abodeem.com.