Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant - Heat Pump Residential Rebate

TMLP Saves offers rebates for cold climate air-source or geothermal heat pumps ($1,250/ton up to $5,000 for general customers; $2,250/ton up to $9,000 for low-to-moderate income households) plus up to $3,000 for weatherization and air sealing if recommended by a no-cost home energy audit. You can access a zero-interest loan up to $25,000 with terms up to 7 years to cover heat pump costs; start by scheduling a free audit through Energy New England, then work with a TMLP-approved contractor and submit a pre-approval application before installation.

The program requires heat pump installers to be on TMLP's Participating Contractor List and to propose equipment certified on the Mass Save Heat Pump Qualified Product List; whole-home projects must include a Manual J calculation showing proper sizing for 90–120% of heating load. Contractors must submit pre-approval forms and post-installation quality assurance documentation so customers receive rebates within 6–8 weeks; weatherization work must be completed within 6 months before or after heat pump installation.

TMLP administers this rebate and zero-interest loan program (launching January 1, 2026) through Abode, which verifies equipment eligibility, processes pre-approvals, and handles QA review. The program targets residential and low-to-moderate income customers (verified via recent tax returns against Massachusetts income guidelines); rebate levels are higher for LMI households. Participating lenders include Bristol County Savings Bank and Taunton Federal Credit Union; funding and incentive availability determine loan capacity and may vary over time.