Leave the oil tank behind
Oil and propane homes are the clearest fit for Mass Save heat pump rebates. Here is what changes, and what to send us.
- Checked: November 3, 2026
What changes in the house
- 1
The heat source
Outdoor units and indoor heads or air handlers replace the boiler or furnace. We size the system to the home.
- 2
The tank
The fuel source is removed or disconnected the fuel source where a rebate requires it.
- 3
The electrical service
A heat pump adds load. We or an electrician check your panel and service.
- 4
The bill
Electricity use goes up and fuel deliveries stop. Eligible customers may qualify for a Seasonal Heat Pump Rate from November through April.
Mass Save's whole-home heat pump rebate is $2,650 per ton through Dec 31, 2026, then $2,350 per ton from Jan 1, 2027. Source: Mass Save, air source heat pumps, checked November 6, 2026.
What Mass Save pays
Whole-home heat pumps: $2,650 per ton up to $8,500 in 2026, and $2,350 per ton up to $7,500 from January 1, 2027. Mass Save's own example: on a $22,000 average installation, an $8,500 rebate leaves $13,500. The average comes from Mass Save program data for whole-home installs finished in 2022. Use the calculator with your own quote.
Mass Save also says rebates and financing for new gas, oil and propane equipment are no longer available, except for income-eligible households.
What changes in the house
- The heat source. Outdoor units and indoor heads or air handlers replace the boiler or furnace. We size the system to the home.
- The tank. The fuel source is removed or disconnected the fuel source where a rebate requires it.
- The electrical service. A heat pump adds load. We or an electrician check your panel and service. Panel upgrades
- The bill. Electricity use goes up and fuel deliveries stop. Eligible customers may qualify for a Seasonal Heat Pump Rate from November through April.
How many homes heat with oil, by town
Share of occupied homes whose main heating fuel is fuel oil or kerosene.
| Town | Homes on oil | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4,088 | 42% |
| Wakefield | 3,752 | 33% |
| Danvers | 3,504 | 32% |
| Lexington | 3,868 | 31% |
| Stoneham | 2,810 | 29% |
| Woburn | 4,686 | 29% |
| Beverly | 4,284 | 25% |
| Peabody | 5,377 | 24% |
| Winchester | 2,021 | 24% |
| Melrose | 2,487 | 20% |
| Waltham | 4,830 | 19% |
| Arlington | 3,646 | 18% |
| Belmont | 1,921 | 18% |
| Lynn | 6,348 | 17% |
| Salem | 3,384 | 17% |
| Medford | 3,543 | 15% |
| Watertown | 2,068 | 13% |
| Everett | 2,098 | 12% |
| Revere | 2,769 | 12% |
| Malden | 2,553 | 10% |
| Boston | 19,065 | 7% |
| Somerville | 2,202 | 6% |
| Cambridge | 1,786 | 4% |
Comparing prices? Read heat pump or a new oil boiler and the 2027 rebate change.
Common questions
What happens to my oil tank?
Mass Save requires the old fuel source to be removed or disconnected and documented on the invoice when a partial-home rebate fully displaces a heating zone. For a whole-home rebate the heat pump is the sole heating and cooling source. Ask us who handles the tank.
Does my panel need to change?
Sometimes. An electrician checks the service size and panel space. See the panel upgrade page, and send a photo of your panel with the request.
Do I keep my boiler as backup?
You can, as a partial-home project. The rebate is smaller, and Mass Save requires an integrated control on zones where oil, propane or gas stay in use.
Have an oil boiler?
Send a photo of the boiler and one of your panel. We look at them and get back to you.
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