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Also called mini-splits, these systems can provide air conditioning as well as heat. "[A]n air-source heat pump can deliver one-and-a-half to three times more heat energy to a home than the electrical energy it consumes. This is possible because a heat pump moves heat rather than converting it from a fuel like combustion heating systems do."  

Air-source heat pumps use the temperatures of the outdoor air to heat or cool homes or buildings. Advancements in technology over the past few years have made air-source heat pumps an efficient source of heating and cooling in cold climates like Massachusetts. Models on the market today can operate efficiently even when it is below zero Fahrenheit.

MassCEC offers awards to residences that install qualifying air-source heat pump (ASHP) systems, which provide highly efficient heating and cooling. Incentives are available both for qualifying mini-split (single head, multi-head, and central) systems.

Starting on October 31, 2017, System Owners and Installers may submit rebate applications through a new online application portal. Access the portal HERE.

This nonprofit works to inspire, educate, and empower homeowners to increase the efficiency and value of their homes. They offer affordable solutions, including classes and an excellent building materials resale program, including kitchen cabinets.  You can donate materials them, too.

CCA is a program towns and cities can use to switch everyone in the town who is on basic service over to cleaner energy. An energy broker helps the community purchase the amount of energy which best fits their needs. Residents may opt out at any time. The energy is still distributed and billed through the town's original utility (i.e., Eversource or National Grid).  

Community Choice Aggregation allows residents and small businesses to seamlessly switch to more renewable energy.

Find policies and incentives by state that will help you make wise energy efficiency and renewable choices.  Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University and is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. 

The switch starts here. Make the switch to clean energy and save money. 

Energy Star Appliances and Rebates

Free home energy audits and energy efficiency rebates

From the Mass Clean Energy Center (CEC), map of Massachusetts communities by year of participation, data on number f leads generated, impact of Solarize participation on total solar pv installations in each community before and after participating in Solarize, list of installers, total kW contracted.

Smart Ways to Save Energy

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