Rebate Amounts

Applicants can calculate their rebate by using the following tables.

Residential Customers: Rebates are available to all households that meet project eligibility requirements and are based on the following income thresholds.

 

Income-Based
Thresholds by
Household Size

System Type

Rebate Type

Household
Size

Annual
Gross
Income

Single-Head
System

Ducted or
Multi-Head
Systems

Standard Rebate
For applicants not meeting other income thresholds below.

N/A

N/A

$500 per system

(up to 3 systems***)

$500 per ton
(1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr****)
(maximum rebate: $2,000)


120% Income-Based Rebate**
For applicants whose income is at or below levels shown here (120% of the Boston Metropolitan Area median income).

1

$99,960

$750 per system

(up to 3 systems***)

$750 per ton

(1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr****)

(maximum rebate: $3,000)

2

$114,240

3

$128,520

4

$142,771


80% Income-Based Rebate**
For applicants whose income is at or below levels shown here (80% of the Boston Metropolitan Area median income).

1

$67,400

$1,000 per system

(up to 3 systems***)

$1,000 per ton

(1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr****)

(maximum rebate: $4,000)

2

$77,000

3

$86,650

4

$96,250

**To receive an income-based rebate, the residential customer must complete one of the accepted income verification methods listed at the bottom of the Residential Income-Based Rebates page.

*** Residences may install more than three single-head ductless systems, though the rebate will only support the first three installed. Rebates for ducted and multi-head systems are limited to 4 tons (48,000 BTU/hr) of heating capacity (maximum heating capacity at 5°F). Residences may install larger systems, though the rebate will only support the first 4 tons (48,000 BTU/hr) of heating capacity installed.

****For the purposes of determining rebate levels for ducted and multi-head systems, CMLP uses the system’s maximum heating capacity (BTU/hr) at 5°F.

Commercial Customers: Rebates are available to all businesses, non-profits, and government agencies that meet project eligibility requirements and are based on the following calculation.

System Types

Single and Multi-Head Ductless (aka non-ducted) and Ducted Systems

Standard Rebate
Available to all commercial customers meeting project requirements.

$500 per ton
(1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr****)
(maximum rebate: $10,000)

****For the purposes of determining rebate levels, CMLP uses the system’s maximum heating capacity (BTU/hr) at 5°F. Commercial customers may install larger systems, though the rebate will only support the first 20 tons (240,000 Btu/hr) of heating capacity installed.