Our Heat Pump Program has you covered!
Customer Assistance
Our specialist is available to answer questions and provide guidance when considering heat pump technology for your home.
Contractor List
Customers have access to a list of participating contractors who understand program requirements.
Quality Assurance
Customers are provided with a quality assurance review on installs to ensure efficient operation.
Incentives
Rebates are available to assist homeowners' transition to clean, efficient technology to cool and heat your home.
Get started today
STEP 1
Contact the Heat Pump Specialist for program information and to learn more about the benefits of heat pump adoption.
STEP 2
Work with a participating contractor to determine if a heat pump is right for you.
OPTIONAL STEP 3
Optionally, your contractor submits a pre-approval project application to Abode to verify equipment rebate eligibility. This step is highly recommended for whole-home heat pump projects.
STEP 4
Your new heating and cooling system is installed.
STEP 5
Your contractor submits a post-install form to Abode with documentation of the completed install. We review the submission for install quality and rebate eligibility.
STEP 6
The rebate is processed and customers enjoy clean, efficient cooling and heating.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION OR SUBMIT A QUOTE TODAY
“I’m looking for guidance on a heat pump project.”
Whether you are just starting to explore the technology or require project specific advice, have your questions answered by a Decarbonization Specialist.
- Learn how heat pumps work and explore operating costs & incentives
- Discuss technical details of home characteristics and system performance
- Receive guidance on working with installers
“I already have quotes from heat pump installers.”
- Compare up to 3 quotes
- Receive an evaluation report to help you understand the proposed systems
- If you would like to discuss the report, you’ll be able to schedule time with a Specialist
READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT REBATES
The qualifying equipment and rebate application process between RMLD’s program and the Mass Save program are different, so please be sure to familiarize yourself with the eligibility requirements before installing any equipment.
REBATE REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for a rebate, an outdoor condenser unit must be installed on a stand providing at least 12" of ground clearance to the base of the condenser unit (unless the unit is adequately shielded against snowfall from the top and sides).
RMLD's heat pump rebates for non-gas-heating customers are limited to two (2) rebates per household every twelve years. For non-gas-heating customers, in order to be eligible for a rebate through RMLD, the project must adhere to Abode’s review process.
There are three main requirements to be aware of:
PRE-APPROVAL FORM (OPTIONAL)
Optionally, the Pre-Approval form can be completed by the contractor prior to installation. Once you have decided on a contractor and heat pump proposal to move forward with, if you would like to confirm eligibility for rebates prior to install, your installer can submit the Optional Pre-Approval Form. This form includes equipment information for the proposed heat pump system(s). Abode will verify whether the equipment meets the efficiency requirements to qualify for the MLP's rebate.
If you have multiple proposals and have not decided yet on a single proposal, rather than submitting multiple pre-approvals, we ask that you instead submit a "Quote Review" to Abode; see above for consultation offerings to submit quotes.
REBATE APPLICATION
The final rebate application must be completed by the homeowner and contractor following install. The application form can be accessed at this link. The form will ask for utility account information and will also require knowing the cooling capacity of the system according to the system’s AHRI specifications, which can be provided by the contractor. Once completed, the form will need to be uploaded to the Install QA form, detailed in the step below.
INSTALL QA FORM
The Install QA Form must be completed after install by the contractor. In addition to requiring information on the home and the installed system(s), the form also requires a paid invoice and photos of the installed equipment.
QUALIFYING PRODUCTS
*NOTE: All rebates will be capped at $6,000
| Equipment | Installation Type | Efficiency Requirements | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducted/Ductless Heat Pump | No existing heat pump | Must be on NEEP ccASHP List | $1,000 per ton |
| Ducted/Ductless Heat Pump | Replacing existing heat pump | Must be on NEEP ccASHP List | $200 per ton |
OPTIONAL WEATHERIZATION ADD-ON
To promote electrification and reduce net carbon emissions, RMLD offers an optional add-on incentive for installing weatherization (insulation and air sealing) upgrades. The efficiency of heat pumps is improved by pairing them with improved weatherization.
RMLD's optional weatherization add-on incentive is only available to RMLD customers who are also installing heat pumps. As with RMLD's heat pump rebate, RMLD's add-on weatherization rebate is only available to customers with non-gas existing heating; customers with existing gas heating can access weatherization incentives through the Mass Save Program. If you are planning to install weatherization measures and apply for the rebate, heat pumps and weatherization must be installed within six months of one another.
STEP 1: CONSULT WITH A WEATHERIZATION SPECIALIST (REQUIRED)
Abode Energy Management (Abode) provides no-cost consultations to RMLD customers regarding weatherization. Completing the no-cost weatherization consultation is the required first step to accessing the optional weatherization add-on incentive.
STEP 2: HOME PERFORMANCE CONTRACTOR (HPC) SCOPING VISIT
STEP 3: INSTALL WEATHERIZATION UPGRADES
STEP 4: WEATHERIZATION QUALITY ASSURANCE
STEP 5: WEATHERIZATION REBATE APPLICATION
Upon weatherization install approval, the Heat Pump & Optional Weatherization Rebate Application Form is sent to the customer by Abode. Customer submits completed rebate application to rmld@abodeem.com along with an itemized, paid invoice for the weatherization work.
PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR LIST
Use the Participating Contractor List to find qualified installers in your area.
POST-INSTALLATION SURVEY
This short customer survey helps us better understand your experience accessing utility rebates and working with your heat pump installer.
Do you heat your home with natural gas as the primary heating fuel?
You’re eligible for Mass Save Rebates
Do you heat your home with natural gas as the primary heating fuel?
You’re eligible for Mass Save Rebates
If you have Reading Municipal Light Department rebate questions, please email rebates@abodeem.com.