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: 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).

Multifamily Buildings: (Low Income and Non Low Income) up to 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 $400.00

Furnace
(equipped with an ECM or equivalent)

92.0% or greater $500.00
 Furnace
(equipped with an ECM or equivalent)
 94% or greater $650

Boiler
(for Forced Hot Water Systems)

85.0% or greater

$500.00

 Boiler
(for Forced Hot Water Systems)

90.0% or greater $1,000.00

Combined Boiler and Water Heating Unit

85.0% or greater

$1,000.00

Combined Boiler and Water Heating Unit

90% or greater $1,600.00

Steam Boilers

82% or greater $200

 

Water Heating Equipment

Rebate Amount

Indirect-Fired Storage Tank Models
(connected to natural gas heating system - minimumt 20-gallon tank size) 

$500

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

$700

Energy Star® - Rated Storage Water Heater
(Minimum .62 Energy Factor (EF))

$50

Condensing Stand Alone Water Heater
75 to 300 MBH, 95% Thermal Efficiency or greater)

$500

 

Energy Star®- Labeled or 7-Day Programmable Thermostat Rebate Program

Rebate of $25 per thermostat (maximum of two per household) is available for qualifying models.

 

After-Market Boiler Reset Controls Rebate Program

Rebate of $200 per control for qualifying models. It must be connected to natural gas forced hot water boiler.

 

Financing
1-800-944-3212

 

*Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
Some restrictions may apply. Rebate offers subject to change without notice.