Both cities are in Massachusetts, so these PowerScores are on the same regional scale — a direct, apples-to-apples comparison.
| Category | Boston | New Bedford |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Heat Pump | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🧊 Insulation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| ☀️ Solar | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 🔋 Battery Storage | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🚿 Water Heater | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🌡️ Smart Thermostat | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🚗 EV Charger | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🪵 Windows & Doors | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| Overall PowerScore | 66.6 | 66.6 |
Boston and New Bedford are tied on overall PowerScore, both at 66.6/100. PowerScore is a 0-100 average of 8 rebate categories built from real published rebate amounts, program status, and how many programs stack — check the category breakdown below to see where each city is actually stronger.
Boston and New Bedford are tied on solar, both at 0.0 out of 100. Boston's strongest category overall is heat pump at 88.8, while New Bedford's strongest is heat pump at 88.8.
Yes — Boston and New Bedford are both in Massachusetts, so their PowerScores are calculated on the same regional scale (each city's dollar value is normalized against the strongest program found anywhere in Massachusetts), making this an apples-to-apples comparison.