Usage and Safety 
residential energy efficiency programs

How can Berkshire Gas Help You?  Berkshire Gas is taking steps to make our natural gas heating customers' homes more energy efficient. If you heat your home with natural gas, we will help pay for the installation of approved energy-saving measures that will increase your home's energy efficiency and save you money.

Energy Efficiency Programs
1-800-944-3212

Heating customers are eligible for 75% (up to $2,000) of the installed cost of the following energy-saving measures:

  • Attic Insulation
  • Duct Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Wall Insulation
  • Pipe Insulation
  • Clock Thermostats
  • Crawl Space Insulation
  • Instrumented Air Sealing

 

How Much Will Berkshire Gas Contribute?

Single-Family, Owner-Occupied Homes

Non Low Income: 75% of installed cost (up to $2,000) applicable to customers who install one or more of the energy-saving measures recommended during the site visit.

Low Income: 100% of installed cost (customers eligible for Weatherization or Fuel Assistance Programs administered by Department of Housing and Community Development).

 

Rental Property/Multifamily

Single Family Buildings: Non Low Income: 50% of installed cost (up to $1,500) applicable to customers who install one or more of the energy-saving measures recommended during the site visit.

Low Income: 100% of installed cost (Customers eligible for Weatherization or Fuel Assistance Programs administered by Department of Housing and Community Development).

Multifamily Buildings: (Low Income and Non Low Income) 50% of installed cost (up to $1,500) applicable to customers who install one or more of the energy-saving measures recommended during the site visit.

Berkshire Gas contribution will be made directly to installation contractor.

 

High-Efficiency Heating System &
Water Heating Rebate Programs
1-800-944-3212

Through these programs, we want to increase customer awareness and promote the installation of high-efficiency natural gas heating systems and high-efficiency water heating equipment. Good news for you and the environment!

To obtain a rebate application, please call the number above. The rebate guidelines are as follows:

Type of Heating System

AFUE Rebate Amount

Furnace
(for Hot Air Systems)

92.0% or greater $100.00

Furnace
(equipped with an ECM motor or equivalent)

92.0% or greater $400.00

Boiler
(for Forced Hot Water Systems)

85.0% or greater

90.0% or greater

$500.00

$1,000.00

Steam Boilers

* Combined Boiler and
Water Heating System

82.0% or greater

90% or greater

$200.00

$1,300.00

 

Water Heating Equipment 

Indirect-Fired Storage Tank Models
(connected to natural gas heating system) 

$300

On-Demand, Tankless Models
(Minimum .82 Energy Factor and electronic ignition)

Energy Star® - Rated Storage Water Heater

$300



$50

 

Other Equipment 

Energy Star®- Labeled Thermostat Rebate 

Rebate of $25.00 per thermostat
(maximum of two)

Energy Star®- Labeled Windows Rebate

 

Rebate of $10.00 per window
(up to 50 windows)

 

Financing
1-800-944-3212

 

In addition, Berkshire Gas and Greylock Federal Credit Union have teamed up to offer a low 8.25% A.P.R. financing for all of the measures and systems as described.

 

Also eligible for financing are:

  • Gas Water Heaters
  • Gas Fireplaces
  • Natural Gas Grills
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Gas Dryers
  • Cost of a new gas main
  • Gas Ranges
  • Replacement Windows

 

*All programs subject to change without notice.