Residential Bulk-Fed Wood-Pellet Central Boilers and Furnace Rebate Program
Administered by New Hampshire Department of Energy
You can get a 40% rebate on the installed cost of a new wood-pellet central boiler or furnace, up to $10,500 (with potential bonuses up to $500 for larger systems), if your system meets efficiency and air quality standards and is installed by a qualified installer. Start by submitting a pre-approval application to secure your place in the funding queue, then complete your installation within three months and submit final documentation to receive your rebate.
This program creates customer value by covering up to 40% of installation costs for qualifying bulk-fed wood-pellet heating systems, making retrofits more affordable. You must be a qualified installer or a licensed plumber with wood-pellet central boiler system training; systems must be at least 80% efficient, meet air quality standards, and become operational on or after July 9, 2016—modifications to existing systems do not qualify.
The rebate is funded by the New Hampshire Renewable Energy Fund and covers 40% of installed costs with a $10,500 cap plus up to $500 supplemental adders for systems larger than three tons. Applicants must obtain pre-approval before installation to reserve funding; once approved, they have three months to complete work and submit final documentation—when funding is fully reserved, remaining qualified applicants join a waiting list with no funding guarantee.
Program details
- Program ID
- 4251
- Effective
- 4/14/2010
- Last updated
- 5/30/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- residential multifamily residential
- Technologies
- biomass furnaces boilers
Program summary
The New Hampshire Department of Energy offers rebates -- funded by the New Hampshire Renewable Energy Fund -- of 40% of the installed cost of qualifying new residential bulk-fed, wood-pellet central heating boilers or furnaces. The maximum rebate amount available is $10,500, which includes a supplemental adder of $100 per ton for systems larger than three tons (at a max of $500). To qualify, systems must (1) become operational on or after July 9, 2016; (2) be at least 80% efficient; (3) meet certain air quality standards; and (4) be installed by a qualified installer or a licensed plumber with wood-pellet central boiler system training. Additional system requirements are specified in the program application. Modifications to existing systems are not eligible to receive funding under this program.
To receive a rebate, applicants must submit a pre-approval application to ensure funding availability. After receiving verification of eligibility and securing a place in the funding queue, applicants have three months to complete the installation. Applicants must submit a final rebate request and required documentation after the system installation is complete. When all available program funding has been reserved for approved projects, applicants that meet all program and project requirements will be placed on a waiting list. Projects placed on the waiting list are not guaranteed funding.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- jack.ruderman@puc.nh.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.