Energy New England (ENE) provides no-cost energy assessments to residential customers of its partnering utilities. ENE’s expert Residential Energy Advisors will assess your home to identify heating, lighting, and weatherization opportunities can lead to increased energy efficiency and save money on your utility bills. All participants receive a Home Energy Assessment report that describes potential home improvements, the return-on-investment ratio, and a summary of rebate programs. What can I expect during my Home Energy Assessment?

Schedule your no-cost Home Energy Assessment via online sign-up, email us at hea@ene.org, or call 888-772-4242.

1. Rebate program is for residential electric accounts only. Commercial accounts aren’t eligible to participate.
2. Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant (HMLP) will determine your electric account’s eligibility to participate in the program.
3. An active residential electric account with HMLP for 6 months.
4. Electric account must be in good standing with no overdue bills.
5. Rebate item must be installed at account location.
6. Landlords can apply on behalf of tenant accounts for rental buildings. The landlord(s) and/or tenant(s) can inquire about this guideline from HMLP at any time. HMLP will require the signature of both the building owner and the HMLP account owner on the application if they are separate. Any desired or necessary negotiations are to be worked out between the landlord(s) and tenant(s).
7. Resident must agree to allow HMLP to inspect the installation on premises.
8. Rebate will be paid in the form of a check mailed to the address on the residential electric account.
9. Rebate maximums reset on Jan. 1.
10. HMLP may request additional information or reject rebate applications at any time.
11. Offer is subject to funding availability and can expire at any time.

To check you electric account’s eligibility, call Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant at 781-749-0134 or email customerservice@hmlp.com.

Contact rebates@ene.org for all other questions.

HMLP is pleased to offer rebates to customers purchasing selected energy efficient ENERGY STAR-rated appliances. ENERGY STAR appliances have been defined by the Department of Energy (DOE) as being significantly more energy efficient than the average comparable model.

• See account eligibility terms and conditions in section above.
• $200 maximum in appliance rebates per residential account per year, not including the Heat Pump Water Heater. Limit of one Heat Pump Water Heater rebate per customer per account per year.
• Rebate will not exceed 50% of purchase price. 
• Appliances included in a home purchase are not eligible for rebates.
• Rebates are issued as a check.
• Purchase date must be within the current calendar year.
• Applications must be submitted to the portal or postmarked by 12/31 of the current calendar year.

Required Documents:

1. ENERGY STAR certificate
2. Sales receipt
3. Proof of disposal (refrigerator rebates only)

Apply online via the Rebate Portal, administered by Energy New England. Email questions to rebates@ene.org.

*If you are not comfortable using a computer, or do not have access to one, please contact us at 508-698-1225.*

Save money. Save time. Save carbon. Now is the time to switch from gasoline to electricity. Plug-in electric cars are fast, fun, affordable, and efficient. Compared to gasoline vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) are less costly to operate and maintenance is cheaper and simpler. Hingham Drives Electric is a local initiative designed to raise awareness about the benefits of replacing gasoline-powered vehicles with EVs. Residents in HMLP’s territory are encouraged to test drive and experience the speed and power of EVs first hand.

Visit Hingham Drives Electric or contact one of ENE’s EV Specialists to take advantage of EV deals and stay informed on rapidly growing EV market.

• See account eligibility terms and conditions in section above.
• One EV Charger rebate per household, per account.
• Enrollment in HMLP’s Dollar a Gallon required for rebate.
• For more on HMLP’s Dollar a Gallon, please contact an ENE EV Specialist or see HMLP’s website.
• Work can be completed by a contractor or self-install. Self-installed labor costs aren’t eligible for rebate.
• Appliances included in a home purchase are not eligible for rebates.
• Rebate issued as a check.
• Purchase date must be within the current calendar year.
• Applications must be submitted to the portal or postmarked by 12/31 of the current calendar year.

Required Documents:

1. Vehicle registration
2. Charger receipt
3. Installer invoice showing some or all payments made

Apply online via the Rebate Portal, administered by Energy New England. Email questions to rebates@ene.org.

*If you are not comfortable using a computer, or do not have access to one, please contact us at 508-698-1225.*

A home energy assessment is required prior to applying for a HMLP air source heat pump rebate. Sign up online or call Energy New England (ENE) at 888‐772‐4242 to schedule. Your assessment will provide a list of energy-saving recommendations. 

HMLP has partnered with Abode Energy to make it easier for residents to install heat pumps in their home. See our step-by-step process to get started. Residents can schedule a no-cost consultation at any point, view a list of participating contractors, and access the latest information on heat pump incentives. Make sure that your contractor is aware of our rebate process, including the Pre-Approval and Install QA forms required for rebate eligibility. 

• See account eligibility terms and conditions in section above.
• Eligible customers must have a primary fuel source other than natural gas for heating.
• Customers with natural gas as their primary fuel source are eligible for Mass Save incentives.
• Should a natural gas customer not qualify for Mass Save’s rebate, they can then apply for HMLP’s rebate. Proof of non-qualification required
• $500 adder for residents who complete weatherization changes recommended in their home energy assessment report. Eligible weatherization projects must be at least $500 to receive the full adder amount. 
• $1,000 whole-home adder for residents who attest that their new ASHP system will heat 100% of their building’s load.
• $4,500 maximum Heat Pump rebates per residential account, per year. (Weatherization and Whole-Home adders not included in the rebate maximum)
• An ENE home energy assessment is required and must be dated within 2 years of job date.
• Abode’s pre-approval form must be filled out and returned prior to installation.
• Eligible systems must be listed on the NEEP Cold Climate Heat Pump list. If replacing an existing heat pump system, the project is only eligible for a rebate if the existing heat pump equipment is not listed on the NEEP list.
• 1 Ton = 12,000 BTU/hr. Item BTU’s are measured at 95°F.
• Eligible work must be performed by a licensed contractor at the account location.
• Equipment included in a home purchase are not eligible for rebates.
• Rebates are issued as a check.
• Installation date must be within the current calendar year. Applications must be submitted to the portal or postmarked by 12/31 of the current calendar year.

Required Documents:

1. Installer invoice showing some or all payments made
2. AHRI or NEEP certificate showing AHRI number, SEER & HSPF ratings
3. Abode forms (pre-approval & install QA)
4. ENE Home energy assessment

Apply online via the Rebate Portal, administered by Energy New England. Email questions to rebates@ene.org.

*If you are not comfortable using a computer, or do not have access to one, please contact us at 508-698-1225.*

A home energy assessment is required prior to applying for a HMLP weatherization rebate. Sign up online or call Energy New England (ENE) at 888‐772‐4242 to schedule. Your assessment will provide a list of energy-saving recommendations.

• See account eligibility terms and conditions in section above.
• Qualifying measures are those recommended from the Energy Audit/Home Energy Assessment.
• Home energy assessment must be dated within 2 years of job date.
• Rebate maximum is $1,000.
• Rebate will not exceed 50% of job cost.
• Must have electric heat or have central air conditioning and make certain energy efficiency improvements.
• Work can be completed by a contractor or self-install. Self-installed labor costs aren’t eligible for rebate.
• Rebate issued as a check.
• Purchase date must be within the current calendar.
• Application must be submitted to the portal or postmarked by 12/31 of the current calendar year.

Required Documents:

1. Proof of payment
2. Home energy assessment report

Apply online via the Rebate Portal, administered by Energy New England. Email questions to rebates@ene.org.

*If you are not comfortable using a computer, or do not have access to one, please contact us at 508-698-1225.*

HMLP has had several energy efficient lighting programs with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs that have included our subsidizing discounts at local stores, distributing free bulbs at our office, giving them to several groups at the Senior Center, sharing them with Hingham students at various educational outreach programs and have made them available to participants at the Hingham Family Fun Day.

LED bulbs are available at HMLP’s office on 31 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham, MA. Customers must call the office before coming to pick up a light bulb at 781-749-0134. Please see the Hingham Light Plant website for and program requirements and Commercial Lighting program details.

HMLP is pleased to offer a solar rebate of $0.60 per Watt, capped at $6,000 (10 kW AC). Please read HMLP’s information about Net Metering and the Interconnection Application for detailed information regarding the program. Direct questions to HMLP’s Engineering Manager, or Sustainability Coordinator.

Commercial properties can now receive Energy Assessments that cover lighting and HVAC equipment. To schedule an assessment, please email a completed Commercial Intake form to commercial@ene.org. or call Energy New England (ENE) at 888-772-4242.

HMLP has contracted with ENE to provide energy management studies and to develop a plan of action for each energy conservation measure identified. The assessments cover such end-uses as lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). The specialist develops energy conservation measures that are end-use specific based upon standard engineering analysis as well as cost estimates derived from experience or other similar projects.

HMLP has structured the program so that the customer pays one third (1/3) of the cost of the assessment. The remaining two thirds (2/3) of the cost of the assessment will be paid for by HMLP. HMLP’s portion will range from $500 to $3,750.

HMLP offers a Lighting Retrofit Rebate to its commercial, industrial, and municipal customers that retrofit inefficient interior lighting systems, or convert outdoor lighting to Light Emitting Diode (LED). The lighting rebate applies to the retrofitting of existing:

• T8 & T12 fluorescent lamps with magnetic ballasts to T5 or T8 lamps with electronic ballasts
• T8 & T12 high output or high intensity discharge (HID) fixtures to T5 or T8 high output with electronic ballasts
• Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) exit signs with new Light Emitting Diode (LED), Electroluminescent, or Photo luminescent exit signs
• High pressure sodium, mercury vapor, or incandescent outdoor lighting to LED
• The installation of occupancy sensors – passive infrared and/or ultrasonic detectors only with no manual ON or override switches

HMLP caps the rebate amount at 50% of the project cost with a maximum of $4,000 per account. The rebate amount is credited to the customer’s account.

For more information about this program, email commercial@ene.org, or call Energy New England at 888-772-4242.