Danvers heat pump rebates, 2026 and 2027
Danvers has its own electric utility, so Danvers Electric Division pays its own rebate. Here are the amounts, who can still use Mass Save, and the dates.
- Checked: November 2026
- Mass Save rate drops: Jan 1
The short answer for Danvers. Danvers Electric Division pays its own rebate: $1,500 per ton, up to $6,000 per electric account per year. Amounts, rules and an example by size are below. If you heat with gas, Mass Save's gas side is a second route: $2,650 per ton in 2026, $2,350 from January 1, 2027.
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What could a Danvers home get back?
Your estimate
Up to $8,500
Finished in 2026: $2,650 for each ton, up to $8,500.
What to do next
Rates: Mass Save, read November 6, 2026. An estimate, not an offer. Mass Save decides who qualifies and pays the rebate.
The Danvers Electric Division rebate
Danvers Electric Division sets its own program. This is what its page says, read November 6, 2026:
- $1,500 per ton, up to $6,000 per electric account per year. The maximum resets to zero on January 1.
- Equipment must be on the NEEP cold-climate list.
- The rebate cannot exceed 50% of the project cost, excluding tax.
- The installing electrician must be licensed and carry insurance. Proof of licensure may be requested.
- A home energy assessment is strongly recommended before applying (Energy New England, 888-772-4242).
- Equipment included in a home purchase is not eligible.
- Timing. Applications are due within 365 days of the purchase or installation date.
| System size | Danvers Electric Division rebate |
|---|---|
| 2 tons | $3,000 |
| 3 tons | $4,500 |
| 4 tons | $6,000 |
Does Mass Save also apply in Danvers?
Mass Save's eligibility text covers homes replacing natural gas where National Grid is the gas sponsor, applied for with the gas account. Danvers gas is National Grid (Boston Gas) per the DPU franchise list.
If you are on Mass Save's gas side: 2026 against 2027
| System | Installed 2026 | From Jan 1, 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-ton whole-home | $5,300 | $4,700 | -$600 |
| 3-ton whole-home | $7,950 | $7,050 | -$900 |
| 3.2+ ton whole-home (cap) | $8,500 | $7,500 | -$1,000 |
| 2-ton partial-home | $2,250 | $2,000 | -$250 |
| 3-ton partial-home | $3,375 | $3,000 | -$375 |
Which account do you apply with in Danvers?
| Your heat today | Apply with | Danvers homes (Census) |
|---|---|---|
| Oil, propane or electric resistance | Danvers Electric Division's own rebate (Mass Save's electric side needs a Mass Save electric sponsor) | 5,411 homes (49%): 3,504 oil, 1,633 electric, 274 propane |
| Natural gas | Your gas account: National Grid. Mass Save's gas sponsor rule. | 5,343 homes (49%) |
Mass Save gas side: what qualifies a Danvers home
The median home in Danvers was built in 1963, well before Mass Save's 2000 cut-off. Most whole-home projects here will need the other weatherization test: a Home Energy Assessment recommending under $1,000 of work, or 2013-or-later recommendations completed. 69% of Danvers homes are owner-occupied.
- Installer. Mass Save requires a contractor in its Heat Pump Installer Network.
- Whole-home weatherization test (Mass Save): built in 2000 or later, or a Home Energy Assessment recommending under $1,000, or 2013-or-later recommendations completed.
- Full-time winter home and one whole-home rebate per account.
Permits in Danvers
Inspectional Services
- Address
- 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923
- Phone
- 978-777-0001 ext. 3061. Electrical Inspector: ext. 3063.
- Hours
- Mon to Wed 8 am to 4 pm, Thu 8 am to 7 pm, Fri 8 am to noon
Danvers permit pageOnline permits
Danvers' page says all electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician and the department reviews and grants residential electrical permits.
The December 31 timeline for Danvers
- Now. Get two or three proposals. Ask Danvers Electric Division for its current rebate form and check the equipment list it names.
- Before the install. Permit pulled and equipment ordered.
- By December 31, 2026. Danvers: the yearly maximum per electric account resets on January 1. Mass Save gas side: installed by this date to get $2,650 per ton. From January 1, 2027 it is $2,350.
- Danvers Electric Division application. Applications are due within 365 days of the purchase or installation date.
- By February 28, 2027. Mass Save gas side: the rebate form and paperwork for a 2026 install must be received. Allow about eight weeks.
The full dates for every program: the December 31 deadline guide.
Questions about heat pump rebates in Danvers
Does Danvers get Mass Save heat pump rebates?
Not for the electric side. Danvers is served by Danvers Electric Division, which runs its own rebate. Gas in Danvers comes from National Grid, a Mass Save gas sponsor, so a gas-heated home may use Mass Save's gas side instead. Mass Save's eligibility text covers homes replacing natural gas where National Grid is the gas sponsor, applied for with the gas account. Danvers gas is National Grid (Boston Gas) per the DPU franchise list.
How much is the heat pump rebate in Danvers?
$1,500 per ton, up to $6,000 per electric account per year. The maximum resets to zero on January 1. Read from Danvers Electric Division's own program page on November 6, 2026. Utilities change amounts without notice, so confirm before you sign. Danvers DPW, danversma.gov/721/Rebates.
What is the 2026 deadline for a heat pump in Danvers?
Danvers Electric Division: Applications are due within 365 days of the purchase or installation date. For Mass Save's gas-side rebate, the heat pump has to be installed by December 31, 2026 and the rebate form has to reach Mass Save by February 28, 2027.
Do I need a permit for a heat pump in Danvers?
Danvers's Inspectional Services handles permits. Danvers' page says all electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician and the department reviews and grants residential electrical permits. Call 978-777-0001 ext. 3061 or see the town's permit page before work starts. The licensed contractor doing the work normally pulls the permit.
Is it worth installing a heat pump in Danvers before December 31?
Danvers Electric Division's page lists no 2027 amount or change. Its yearly maximum per electric account resets on January 1. If your home is on gas and uses the Mass Save side, the install date matters: $2,650 per ton in 2026 against $2,350 per ton from January 1, 2027.
Who can install a heat pump in Danvers and still get the rebate?
Danvers Electric Division's page says the installing electrician must be licensed and must carry insurance, and proof of licensure may be requested. For Mass Save's gas side, the contractor must be in Mass Save's Heat Pump Installer Network. Aurion takes heat pump projects in Danvers and helps with the rebate paperwork. Licensed work is done by licensed Massachusetts technicians. Send two photos and the town to get a price.
More for Danvers
Average cost context from Mass Save: $22,000 for a whole-home install finished in 2022, which leaves $13,500 after the 2026 cap. Your quote decides the real number. Questions? Call (781) 210-8400.
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