Massachusetts Energy Rebates & Incentives: Federal, State, and Local
Massachusetts has some of the most generous home energy incentives in the country. First Light helps homeowners evaluate property details to identify which savings from Mass Save, NEHPA, and state agencies are actually available to you tier-by-tier.
Federal Incentives
Federal Tax Credits (Expired 2026)
Important Update: The federal heat pump tax credit under Section 25C expired at the end of 2026. New projects may no longer qualify for this specific credit.
Always consult current IRS guidance or a tax professional to confirm which incentives apply to your situation.
Federal Home Electrification Rebates (HEAR)
Potential Benefit: Federal funding for income-eligible households, including electrical panel upgrades needed for a heat pump. In Massachusetts, this funding is being delivered through Mass Save's income-eligible offers rather than as a separate rebate.
Requires income verification and a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment. Amounts and availability are set by program administrators.
State & Utility Incentives (Mass Save)
Heat Pumps
Potential Benefit: $8,500 whole-home (up to $2,650/ton) or $1,125/ton for partial-home heat pump installations, subject to current Mass Save rules and caps.
Requires R-32 or R-454B systems and a Mass Save HPIN Contractor.
Insulation Jobs
Potential Benefit: 75% savings for air sealing and insulation for standard residential properties.
Requires a professional home energy audit to verify full terms.
Hybrid Water Heaters
Potential Benefit: $750 off + NEHPA aid for replacing fossil fuel or electric units.
Requires point of sale validation. Consult official program sources.
Financing
Potential Benefit: 0% HEAT Loan up to $25,000 for homeowners using approved lenders.
Strictly 7-year payment terms. Availability verified via official source.
Electricity / EV
Benefit: $700 EV charger rebate; $0.03-$0.05/kWh off-peak; $275/kW storage.
Subject to participation from your specific utility provider.
Electrical Panel Upgrades
Potential Benefit: Income-eligible households may have up to 100% of a required panel upgrade covered when it's needed for a new heat pump or for health and safety work before weatherization.
Requires income verification and a Home Energy Assessment. Subject to program cost-effectiveness screening. Federal HEAR funding is being integrated into these income-eligible offers.
Income-Eligible
Potential Benefit: 100% covered weatherization and pre-weatherization work, plus no-cost turnkey heat pump installations for income-eligible households, subject to current Mass Save program rules and caps.
Requires income review and verification with official program administrators. Availability, caps, and covered measures are subject to change; consult current Mass Save documentation for final details.
Heat Pumps & Renewable Energy (NEHPA)
Accelerator Savings
Benefit: Direct point-of-purchase discounts for cold-climate heat pumps stacked with Mass Save.
Must use HPIN-enrolled contractors and equipment found on official QPL at nehpa.org.
Municipal & Local Programs
Municipal Light Plants
Benefit: Custom incentives for residents in towns with their own electric departments rather than investor-owned utilities.
Check with your local town municipal hall or MLP website for specific utility benefit availability.
How to Claim Your Rebates
1. Energy Audit
Schedule a no-cost Home Energy Assessment through Mass Save to baseline requirements.
2. HPIN Contractor
Work with an enrolled HPIN coordinator like First Light to ensure technical stacking.
3. Submission
We handle the documentation submission for final approval and utility verification.
Disclaimer: Rebate totals, financing options, and eligibility rules are subject to revision by official program administrators. First Light does not guarantee specific rebate amounts until utility verification is complete.
NEHPA Program Details
New England Heat Pump Accelerator — Managed Partnership
Program Pillar
Who May Qualify
Massachusetts homeowners utilizing HPIN-enrolled contractors for qualified cold-climate heat pump or water heater upgrades.
Savings Level
Potential Incentive
Point-of-purchase discounts applied at the distributor level that can be stacked with active Mass Save rebates for maximum savings.
Technical Specs
Important Conditions
Installations must strictly utilize equipment on the NEHPA Qualified Products List. Confirm current product status via NEHPA portal.
Verification
Official Program Source
Verified: 2026 update. NEHPA is one of several official sources; confirm current terms and caps at nehpa.org.
How to Claim Your Rebates
First Light evaluates your property specifics to identify every available incentive. We handle the technical verification and stack programs like Mass Save and NEHPA to maximize your return.
Disclaimer: Rebate totals, financing options, and eligibility rules are subject to revision. Specific program rules and funding are controlled by state agencies and local utilities. All incentives require formal verification before start.