Rebates available for qualifying appliances, heating & cooling systems and weatherization projects!
Please review all eligibility criteria for rebates thoroughly before applying. Online applications are available below. If you need a paper application or have questions about the application process, please contact customer service at (413) 536-9300 or email efficiency@hged.com. Customers have the option to have the payment sent as a check from HG&E or as an on-bill credit. If a check is requested, payment is typically send approx. 2-3 weeks after the application has been approved.
Additional incentives available through HG&E are also listed below, such as the Residential Energy Conservation Program, which provides financial assistance at 0% interest for qualifying energy efficiency projects. Please review the eligibility criteria for the various additional incentives thoroughly as the requirements differ for each program type.
Questions? Email efficiency@hged.com or contact us at (413) 536-9300.
APPLIANCE REBATES:
Note: One rebate per appliance type every three years. Customer must have an active electric account with HG&E. Customer must submit a receipt with application which lists the model number, manufacturer, purchase date, purchase price, and store name. Please visit the Energy Star product finder or CEE website (links provided below) to confirm that your new appliance meets the Energy Star or CEE requirements listed below:
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2021 Rebate Amount and Additional Eligibility Requirements
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Additional Incentives
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Application Link
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Dishwasher
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Energy Star or CEE Tier 1 or Higher - $25
Additional Resources: • CEE Dishwasher Tiers
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N/A
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Click Here to Apply
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Room Air Conditioner
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Energy Star - $25
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N/A
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Click Here to Apply
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Dehumidifier
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Energy Star - $30
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N/A
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Click Here to Apply
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Air Purifier
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Energy Star - $40
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N/A
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Click Here to Apply
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Clothes Washer
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Energy Star or CEE Tier 1 or Higher: $50 Additional Requirement: Domestic hot water heating fuel type and dryer fuel type required to be provided with application
Additional Resources: • CEE Clothes Washer Tiers • Energy Star Product Finder
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N/A
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Click Here to Apply
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Refrigerator
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• Energy Star/CEE Tier 1 or 2: $50 • ES Most Efficient/CEE Advanced Tier: $75
Additional Resources: • CEE Clothes Washer Tiers • Energy Star Product Finder
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N/A
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Click Here to Apply
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Clothes Dryer (Electric)
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Energy Star Electric Clothes Dryer (New or Replacing Electric Clothes Dryer): $50
Energy Star Electric Clothes Dryer (Replacing Natural Gas Clothes Dryer): $250* *Additional Requirements: • New clothes dryer must be Energy Star electric clothes dryer with a drum capacity of 7 cubic feet or greater • Customer must provide sufficient evidence that previous clothes dryer was a natural gas clothes dryer. Please contact HG&E for additional information before applying. Additional Resources: Click here to verify that your new clothes dryer is Energy Star certified, electric, and has a drum capacity that is 7 cubic feet or greater.
Energy Star Electric Heat Pump Clothes Dryer (Replacing Natural Gas Clothes Dryer): $350* *Additional Requirements: • New clothes dryer must be Energy Star electric heat pump clothes dryer that is replacing a natural gas clothes dryer. • Customer must provide sufficient evidence that previous clothes dryer was a natural gas clothes dryer. Please contact HG&E for additional information before applying.
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N/A
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Click Here to Apply
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Electric Storage Tank or Solar Hot Water Heater
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If Replacing Gas Water Heater with Electric: $150* If Replacing Oil or Propane Water Heater with Electric: $300* *Additional Requirements: Post-installation form required to be completed by installer and submitted with application. (Click here for the post installation form)
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Residential Energy Conservation Program
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Click Here to Apply
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Heat Pump Hot Water Heater
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New or Replacing Electric: $300 New unit must be Energy Star electric heat pump water heater.
If Replacing Gas Water Heater: $600 • New unit must be Energy Star electric heat pump water heater. • Post-installation form required to be completed by installer and submitted with application. (Click here for the post installation form)
If Replacing Oil or Propane Water Heater: $750 • New unit must be Energy Star electric heat pump water heater. • Post-installation form required to be completed by installer and submitted with application. (Click here for the post installation form)
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Residential Energy Conservation Program
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Click Here to Apply
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Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
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50% up to $125 Additional Requirements: • Device must be on list of eligible models for Connected Homes Program and also be enrolled in Connected Homes Program. • Must have Wi-Fi connection enabled • Must use HG&E for electric heating and/or cooling. (Heating will require electric resistance or heat pumps. Cooling will require Central AC or heat pumps).
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Residential Energy Conservation Program
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Click Here to Apply
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7-Day Programmable Thermostat
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50% up to $50
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Residential Energy Conservation Program
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Click Here to Apply
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REBATES FOR HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS:
Note: Customer must have an active electric account with HG&E. Rebate amount is determined based on total tons of cooling capacity (1 Ton = 12,000 BTUs).
System Type
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2021 Rebate Amount
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Additional Incentives
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Application Link
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Central Air Conditioners
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$100/ton up to $500 Additional Requirements: • SEER ≥ 16, EER ≥ 13 • Must have existing ducted system in place before the new air conditioning system is installed • AHRI certification required • Post Installation form required to be completed by installer and submitted with application. (Click here for the post installation form)
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Residential Energy Conservation Program
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Click Here to Apply
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Air Source Heat Pumps & Mini-Splits
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$250/ton up to $1,000 Additional Requirements: • SEER ≥ 18, EER ≥ 12.5 and HSPF ≥ 9 • Post Installation form required to be completed by installer and submitted with application. (Click here for the post installation form) • AHRI certification required • Customer must have received home energy audit within past 3 years. • One rebate per customer per year.
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Multiple incentive programs are available for qualifying air source heat pump systems. Click here to learn more about this technology and additional incentives. |
Click Here to Apply
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WEATHERIZATION REBATES:
Note: Customer must be current HG&E residential electric customer. The building where the work has been performed must receive electricity from Holyoke Gas & Electric or use Natural Gas supplied by Holyoke Gas & Electric for space heating. One weatherization rebate of each type available for any home (including multifamily home with a single owner) per year. Customer must submit our post installation form with application and copy of invoice with detail to HG&E.
Questions? Email efficiency@hged.com or contact us at (413) 536-9300.