Commercial & Industrial Bulk Fuel-Fed Wood Pellet Central Heating Systems Rebate Program

Summary

The New Hampshire Department of Energy offers rebates -- funded by the New Hampshire Renewable Energy Fund -- of 40% of the installed cost of qualifying new commercial and industrial bulk-fed, wood-pellet central heating boilers or furnaces. The maximum rebate amount available is $65,000. Additional rebates are available for thermal storage tanks and related components (30%, up to $5,000), and a rebate of $5,000 to assist in the cost of meters for systems that are eligible for Renewable Energy Credits. To qualify, systems must (1) become operational on or after December 18, 2013; (2) be at least 80% efficient; (3) participate in the EPA Portfolio Manager program, or equivalent program; (4) be a minimum of three tons of wood pellet storage, capable of bulk delivery; and (5) be installed by a qualified installer or a licensed plumber with wood-pellet central boiler system training. Additional system requirements are specified in the program application. Modifications to existing systems are not eligible to receive funding under this program. For existing boilers and furnaces, the system operational date must be on or after July 9, 2016.

To receive a rebate, applicants must submit a pre-approval application to ensure funding availability. After receiving verification of eligibility and securing a place in the funding queue, applicants have three months to complete the installation. Applicants must submit a final rebate request and required documentation after the system installation is complete. When all available program funding has been reserved for approved projects, applicants who meet all program and project requirements will be placed on a waiting list. Projects placed on the waiting list are not guaranteed funding.