National Grid (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Programs

May 12, 2011

Summary

This incentive is no longer being updated.

National Grid offers a number of programs to encourage energy efficiency amongst its residential customers.

National Grid’s High Efficiency Heating Rebates are offered to any residential gas heating customer in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Metro New York. Eligible technologies include boilers, furnaces, water heaters, ventilators, and equipment controls. Rebates of up to $2,000 are available, depending on equipment type. All equipment must meet certain energy standards provided on the website. Applications are to be completed and sent in after equipment installation. The application form is available on the program's website.

The utility has a separate rebate program specific to solar thermal water heating. Incentives cover 15% of project costs, up to $1,500. Applications for this rebate can be found off the program website above.

National Grid Residential Weatherization Program is for heating customers in New England. The program provides a rebate covering 75% of the cost, up to $2,000, for various weatherization measures, including: attic, wall, basement, crawl space, rim joist, and heating system duct insulation; attic ventilation; and air infiltration and ductwork leakage testing and sealing. Contact National Grid to inquire about any of these incentive programs.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Massachusetts
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.masssave.com/residential/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Refrigerators/Freezers Equipment Insulation Water Heaters Lighting Lighting Controls/Sensors Furnaces Boilers Heat pumps Air conditioners Steam-system upgrades Programmable Thermostats Caulking/Weather-stripping Duct/Air sealing Building Insulation Windows Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Personal Computing Equipment
Incentive Amount:	Energy Star homes: $350 - $8,000, varies by number of units and efficiency Central AC/Heat Pump: $300-$400 Ductless Mini-Split $500 Tankless Water Heater: $700 Home Energy Assessment and Weatherization: 75% of energy efficiency improvements
Maximum Incentive:	Whole Building Deep Energy Retrofits: $42,000 Home Energy Assessment and Weatherization: $2,000 Solar Thermal Systems: $1,500
Equipment Requirements:	Combined Condensing Heating and Water Heating Unit: AFUE 90% Combined Non-Condensing Heating and Water Heating Unit: AFUE 85% Central Heat Pump/AC: SEER 14.5, EER 12.0, and HSPF 8.2 Steam Boilers with Electronic Ignition: AFUE 82% Forced Hot Water Boilers: AFUE 85% Forced Hot Air Furnaces: AFUE 92% Tankless Water Heater: AFUE 82% Tank Gas Water Heater: EF .62 minimum

Contact

Name:	National Grid Energy Efficiency
Organization:	Customer Service
Address:
Phone:	(800) 628-8413

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.