What New Bedford homeowners can claim
Mass Save funds nearly all residential energy rebates across Massachusetts, including New Bedford. All amounts below are in US dollars.
🔥 Heat Pump
$2,650/ton, capped at $8,500 for whole-home systems (partial-home systems can add up to $1,000 in weatherization and sizing bonuses). Income-qualified: up to $16,000 (air-source) or $25,000 (ground-source). Only R-32 or R-454B refrigerant systems qualify — R-410A heat pumps are no longer eligible as of January 1, 2026.
🟫 Insulation & Air Sealing
75% covered for all New Bedford homeowners. Income-eligible households (under 60% AMI) pay $0.
💨 HRV & Ventilation
Mass Save may cover ventilation when it's needed as part of a weatherization project. Ask during your home energy assessment; we couldn't confirm a standalone amount.
☀️ Solar (SMART 3.0)
Locked-in production payment for a fixed term once enrolled.
🔌 Battery Storage
No upfront Mass Save rebate. ConnectedSolutions pays you each year for letting the utility use your battery at peak times (MassCEC example: about $1,375/yr for a 5 kW battery), plus the SMART storage adder if paired with solar.
🟩 Windows & Doors
$75 per window when you replace single-pane windows with triple-pane windows. Windows & insulation →
🚘 EV Charger
Eversource and National Grid each run their own home EV charger programs; check your utility for current amounts. EV charger rebates →
📋 Home Energy Assessment
No-cost first step (in person, virtual or online). Needed for insulation discounts and helps you qualify for whole-home heat pump rebates.
🔌 Appliances
$500 for an induction cooktop when switching from gas or propane, $50 for an ENERGY STAR dryer, plus washer and fridge recycling offers.
Renting or living in a condo?
If you rent
The structural rebates above (heat pump, insulation, solar) go to whoever owns the property, not the tenant. The free Mass Save home energy assessment is still worth booking, though — it typically includes free quick fixes like LED bulbs and a smart thermostat. If you want the bigger upgrades, the ask has to go to your landlord.
If you own a condo unit
In-unit upgrades you control yourself — a heat pump water heater, in-suite windows, an in-unit heat pump — may qualify for the rebates above, usually with your building's approval for anything touching shared systems or exterior walls. Confirm that approval before applying.
If it's a whole-building retrofit
Heat pumps, insulation, and solar for an entire building go through Mass Save's multifamily track rather than the single-family numbers above — the process and amounts differ, and your condo board or property manager applies rather than individual owners. Ask Mass Save to connect your board with that program directly.
How to claim it
- Schedule your free Mass Save home energy assessment
- Get quotes from Mass Save-participating contractors in New Bedford
- Work is installed
- Contractor or you file the rebate paperwork with Mass Save
- Rebate is paid after Mass Save approves it. Some offers (like heat pump water heaters) are instant; mailed rebates can take months, so keep copies of everything
Other Massachusetts cities
Next steps
View all Massachusetts rebate programs → or read our heat pump buyer's guide →