HVAC, Heat Pumps, Ductless Mini Splits, and Massachusetts Energy Rebates
If you’re looking for an efficient way to heat and cool your home in Massachusetts, you might want to consider HVAC systems that use heat pumps or ductless mini splits. These systems are not only energy-efficient but also eligible for Massachusetts energy rebates.
What are Heat Pumps?
Heat pumps can efficiently heat your home in the winter and double as a cooling system in the summer - while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. They essentially transfer heat from one place to another. They can be used for both heating and cooling purposes. In the summer, they operate like air conditioners and extract heat from inside your home and transfer it outside. In the winter, they do the opposite by extracting heat from the outside air and transferring it inside your home. Heat pumps are more energy-efficient than traditional heating and cooling systems because they don’t generate heat; they simply move it from one place to another. And at this point in 2023, they are so efficient they can operate well into the coldest temperatures we see here in Massachusetts.
Today's cold climate heat pumps can be up to 400% efficient and many provide efficient heating at outdoor temperatures as low as -10°F.
What are Ductless Mini Splits?
Ductless mini splits are similar to heat pumps but don’t require ductwork. They consist of an outdoor unit and one or more indoor units that can be installed in different rooms of your home. Ductless mini splits are more energy-efficient than traditional HVAC systems because they don’t lose energy through ductwork.
Massachusetts Energy Rebates
Massachusetts offers energy rebates for homeowners who install energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. If you install a ductless mini split system, you can qualify for up to $16,000 in rebates. You can also qualify for rebates if you install an air source heat pump. These rebates can help offset the cost of installing a new HVAC system.
Check out MassSave for the latest on rebates.
For more information about program details and the rebates offered on qualified equipment, call 1-800-232-0672 or email MassSaveRebates@efi.org.
For Eversource customers with specific questions about the online heat pump rebate process, please call 1-888-855-0340 or email MARebates@resource-innovations.com.
If you are interested in installing a heat pump as part of a new construction or major renovation project, please visit Residential New Construction Program and Renovations and Additions Program to learn about how to participate in these programs.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home in Massachusetts, consider installing a heat pump or ductless mini split system. These systems are not only more efficient than traditional HVAC systems but also eligible for Massachusetts energy rebates. By taking advantage of these rebates, you can save money on your energy bills while reducing your carbon footprint.
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