Electric Heating

Requirements:

• Minimum qualifying load is 1 kw on resistive heat, ETS, and heat pump installations.

• Applies only to permanent heating installations (no plug-in heaters).

• Resistance heat credit applies only to new installations. Heat pump and ETS credits apply to new and replacement installations.

• Application for payment must be completed within 180 days of installation.

• Energy audit required, which will be done by an MCREA Employee at no cost to the homeowner.

Efficiency Standards:

• Space being heated must meet efficiency standards defined as the sum of the "R" values of the ceiling and wall insulation:

  • Existing building - Sum of 30

  • New building - Sum of 49

• Efficiency standards applicable to heat pumps:

  • Air Source: SEER 12.0 or HSPF 7.4

  • Ground Source: EER 11.0 or COP 2.8

• See below for Energy Efficiency Credits available.