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Heat Pump Rebates in Massachusetts (2026)

Massachusetts runs Mass Save — the most generous statewide heat pump rebate program in the US — offering up to $10,000 for whole-home cold-climate heat pump installs that fully replace fossil-fuel heating. Partial-displacement installs receive $1,250 per ton up to $4,000. The Mass Save rebate stacks with the federal 25C credit (30% up to $2,000) and IRA HEEHRA rebates for income-qualified households. Mass Save also covers heat pump water heaters at $750 and ductless mini-split rebates at higher per-ton rates than ducted equivalents.

Massachusetts heat pump programs available

Program Amount Type Authority Deadline
Mass Save Whole-Home Heat Pump Rebate Up to $10,000 Rebate Eversource / National Grid / Unitil Ongoing
Mass Save Partial Heat Pump Rebate $1,250 per ton up to $4,000 Rebate Eversource / National Grid / Unitil Ongoing
Mass Save Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate $750 Rebate Eversource / National Grid / Unitil Ongoing
Mass Save HEAT Loan 0% APR up to $50,000 Loan Mass Save / Local banks Ongoing
Federal 25C 30% up to $2,000 Tax credit IRS Ongoing
HEEHRA Up to $8,000 Rebate MA Dept of Energy Resources Ongoing
Mass Save Income-Eligible Heating No-cost installation Grant Mass Save Ongoing

Eligibility quick check

Whole-home vs partial — what triggers $10,000?

Whole-home install displaces 100% of fossil fuel heating (no backup, no dual-fuel hybrid). Partial keeps the existing furnace as backup.

Cold-climate equipment requirement?

Must be on NEEP Cold Climate ASHP list and meet HSPF2 thresholds set annually.

How to stack with the federal credit

Massachusetts programs combine with the federal 25C 25C Credit (30% up to $3,200 per year) — see the 25C guide for filing instructions and forms.

Worked stacking example

Boston homeowner whole-home retrofit, 3-ton ducted cold-climate ASHP at $18,000: Mass Save $10,000 → basis $8,000. Federal 25C 30% = $2,000 cap. Total incentives $12,000 on $18,000 install (67% coverage).

Frequently asked questions

How much does whole-home heat pump cost in MA? +
Typical 3-ton ducted ASHP: $14,000–$22,000 installed in Massachusetts (high labor costs). Ductless multi-zone: $18,000–$30,000 for 4-zone whole-home.
Mass Save vs HEEHRA — which goes first? +
Mass Save reduces basis first. HEEHRA may apply to income-qualified households on top. Federal 25C calculates on reduced basis.
Mass Save HEAT Loan — really 0%? +
Yes. Up to $50,000 at 0% APR over 7 years for energy-efficient improvements. Mass Save subsidizes the interest. Approval through participating banks (BankFive, Bay State Savings, etc.).
Is geothermal under Mass Save? +
Yes — separate ground-source heat pump rebate, typically $4,500–$6,500.
Does MA pay for backup electric resistance? +
No. Mass Save will not subsidize electric resistance heating, even as backup. Hybrid systems must use heat pump as primary.

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