Air Tights News | Spring Edition | June 2019
Welcome June —
the month of summer solstice!
We hope you find this update useful and informative.
Airtight Insight is intended to keep builders, renovators, code officials, and architects up to date on utility sponsored incentives and rebate changes as well as let everyone know of upcoming events. New relevant articles on the MA Energy Code and building science will also be featured.
Cold Climate Heat Pump at Work
Check out this video proving that cold climate heat pumps work in extreme cold in January in Illinois.
Financial Incentives and Rebates Update
MA CEC
Last month MA CEC announced Whole Home Air Source Heat Pump Pilot Program. MassCEC has allocated $500,000 to provide rebates for the installation of whole-home air-source heat pump (“ASHP”) systems at residential properties. This is specifically for existing homes with natural gas and new construction projects designed to operate without fossil fuels. This pilot is meant to support ASHP systems that function as the sole source of heating in a home without the need for supplementary or back-up heat. MA CEC will accept applications until December 31, 2019 or until all allocated funding has been awarded.
MA DOER
The MA Department of Energy Resources has expanded the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard as a compliment to the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard. Its purpose is to provide an incentive for installing eligible alternative energy systems, which are not necessarily renewable, but contribute to the Commonwealth’s clean energy goals. Eligible APS Renewable Thermal technologies include: Air Source Heat Pumps Systems, Ground Source Heat Pumps Systems, Thermal Solar Systems, Woody Biomass Systems, and Liquid Biofuel Systems. Eligibility requirements are listed at the MA DOER website.
Mass Save
Renovations and Additions Program – Many homeowners are taking advantage of the new Renovations and Additions offered by Mass Save. Most residential renovation and addition projects at single-family and multi-family homes with three stories or less are eligible if they are located within Program Sponsor service territories. Whether you are a builder or homeowner, its best to start by calling 1-800-628-8413 or email RenovateAddMA@icf.com. HERS Raters are required for participation and can be very helpful in maximizing the rebate amount.
- Mass Save – https://www.masssave.com/en/saving/residential-rebates
- MA CEC (Clean Energy Center) https://www.masscec.com/get-clean-energy/residential
- MA DOER (Dept. of Energy Resources) https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-energy-resources
- Federal & State Tax Incentives – http://www.dsireusa.org/
