Mass Save heat pump rebate in Salem
National Grid serves Salem. Install in 2026 and Mass Save pays $2,650 per ton. From January 1, 2027 it pays $2,350.
- Checked: November 2026
- Mass Save rate drops: Jan 1
The short answer for Salem. If you are replacing oil, propane or electric baseboard, apply with your electric account (National Grid). If you are replacing natural gas, apply with your gas account (National Grid). The rebate is the same either way: $2,650 per ton up to $8,500 for 2026 installs, then $2,350 per ton up to $7,500 from January 1, 2027.
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What could a Salem 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.
What Mass Save pays in Salem: 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 Salem?
| Your heat today | Apply with | Salem homes (Census) |
|---|---|---|
| Oil, propane or electric resistance | Your electric account (National Grid, a Mass Save electric sponsor) | 8,700 homes (43%): 3,384 oil, 5,078 electric, 238 propane |
| Natural gas | Your gas account: National Grid. Mass Save's gas sponsor rule. | 11,117 homes (55%) |
What qualifies a Salem home
The median home in Salem was built in 1938, 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. 50% of Salem 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 Salem
Inspectional Services (Building Department)
- Address
- 98 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Salem, MA 01970
- Phone
- 978-619-5641. City Electrician (44 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor): 978-745-6300.
- Hours
- Building office: Mon to Wed 8 am to 4 pm, Thu 8 am to 7 pm, Fri 8 am to noon
Salem permit pageOnline permits
Salem's City Electrician issues electrical permits, and the fee ordinance says they are filed by a state-licensed electrician.
Salem's fee ordinance lists a $30 minimum electrical permit fee.
The December 31 timeline for Salem
- 1NowGet proposalsTwo or three installers in the Mass Save network. Ask each for a firm install date.
- 2By Dec 31, 2026Heat pump installedThe install date sets the rate. $2,650 per ton, up to $8,500 (whole-home).
- 3Jan 1, 2027New rate startsInstalls on or after this date: $2,350 per ton, up to $7,500 (whole-home).
- 4By Feb 28, 2027Rebate form inForm and paperwork for 2026 installs must reach Mass Save. Allow about eight weeks.
The full dates for every program: the December 31 deadline guide.
Questions about heat pump rebates in Salem
Does Salem get Mass Save heat pump rebates?
Yes. Electricity and gas in Salem both come from National Grid, a Mass Save sponsor. Use your electric account if you are replacing oil, propane or electric resistance heat, and your gas account if you are replacing natural gas.
How much is the Mass Save heat pump rebate in Salem in 2026?
A whole-home heat pump installed in 2026 gets $2,650 per ton, up to $8,500. A 3-ton system pays $7,950 and anything from about 3.2 tons up pays the $8,500 cap. Partial-home pays $1,125 per ton, up to $8,500.
What is the 2026 deadline for a heat pump in Salem?
The heat pump has to be installed by December 31, 2026 to get $2,650 per ton. Mass Save must receive the rebate form and paperwork by February 28, 2027. Installs on or after January 1, 2027 get $2,350 per ton, capped at $7,500.
Do I need a permit for a heat pump in Salem?
Salem's Inspectional Services (Building Department) handles permits. Salem's City Electrician issues electrical permits, and the fee ordinance says they are filed by a state-licensed electrician. Call 978-619-5641 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 Salem before December 31?
For a whole-home system, installing in 2026 pays up to $1,000 more than installing in 2027 ($8,500 against $7,500 at the caps). The install date decides the rate, so ask your installer for a committed date in writing.
Who can install a heat pump in Salem and still get the rebate?
Mass Save pays only when the system is installed by a contractor in its Heat Pump Installer Network, so check any contractor against that list before you sign. Aurion takes heat pump projects in Salem 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 Salem
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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