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Home Energy Rebates in Salem

Thinking about a heat pump in Salem before winter? Here's exactly what Mass Save pays in 2026 — and a refrigerant rule change you need to know before you buy.

North Shore, served by National Grid.

What Salem homeowners can claim

Salem is a National Grid town, and National Grid participates fully in Mass Save. That means Salem homeowners get the same statewide rebate amounts as Boston. All amounts below are in US dollars.

Heat Pump (whole-home)

$2,650/ton, up to $8,500

Requires R-32 or R-454B refrigerant. R-410A systems no longer qualify as of January 1, 2026.

Heat Pump (partial-home)

$1,125/ton

For a heat pump that covers part of the home instead of a full system.

Heat Pump (basic)

$250/ton

R-32 or R-454B refrigerant only.

Heat Pump Water Heater

$750

ENERGY STAR certified equipment required.

Insulation

75–100% off

75% covered for all Salem homeowners; 100% for income-qualified households.

Solar (SMART)

Waitlist

SMART program capacity is currently on a waitlist in parts of the state — confirm current status with Mass Save before assuming a payment rate.

Battery Storage

$2,500

Toward a qualifying home battery.

Smart Thermostat

$100

Often installed free during your home energy assessment.

Important: refrigerant rule change. Starting January 1, 2026, Mass Save stopped rebating heat pumps that use R-410A refrigerant. Only R-32 and R-454B systems qualify now. If a contractor quotes you an R-410A system, you will not get the Mass Save rebate — ask directly which refrigerant is in the unit before signing anything.

EV charger rebates

EV charger incentives in Salem come through National Grid directly, not a flat Mass Save number — check National Grid's own program page for the current amount before budgeting for one.

How to claim it

  1. Schedule your free Mass Save home energy assessment
  2. Get quotes from Mass Save-participating contractors, and confirm the refrigerant type
  3. Work is installed
  4. Contractor or you file the rebate paperwork with Mass Save
  5. Rebate is applied at point of sale or reimbursed within weeks
Get an exact number: Fill out our free assessment tool to see your Salem-specific rebate estimate. Run your free assessment →

Sources

Mass Save official site

Other Massachusetts cities

Boston Cape Cod

Next steps

View all Massachusetts rebate programs →, read our heat pump buyer's guide →, or if your neighboring town has its own electric department, see which Massachusetts towns aren't eligible for Mass Save →