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The Holden Municipal Light Department is a Town department that is the local electric utility which serves only the Town of Holden. It is one of 40 municipal light departments in Massachusetts and was established by Town Meeting in September 1911 and delivered its first electricity in January 1912.
If you have specific questions pertaining to your local MLP’s rebates, email us at rebates@ene.org
Energy Saving Rebates & Programs
No-Cost Home Energy Assessments
In partnership with HMLD, Energy New England (ENE) provides no-cost Home Energy Assessments for HMLD’s residential customers. Our highly trained and experienced Residential Energy Advisors will assess your home’s energy efficiency to identify heating, lighting, weatherization, and rebate opportunities that can save you money on your utility bills.
ENE’s Energy Advisor conducts an in-person or virtual walk-through of your home, inputting information into our energy-efficiency software to create a report for you that analyzes your home’s energy usage, identifies home improvement projects that can lower your energy costs, and links to HMLD’s rebates and incentives.
To begin scheduling your Home Energy Assessment please complete a brief online intake form or download a PDF application and return to: hea@ene.org
If you have general questions regarding energy efficiency please contact us: 888-772-4242 | hea@ene.org
Rebate Program Account Eligibility
- Rebate program is for residential electric accounts only. Commercial accounts aren’t eligible to participate.
- Holden Municipal Light Department (HMLD) will determine your electric account’s eligibility to participate in the program.
- An active residential electric account with HMLD for at least 6 months.
- Electric account must be in good standing: no arrears for the past 6 months (current month’s charges are okay).
- Rebate item must be installed at account location.
- Resident must agree to allow HMLD to inspect the installation on premises.
- Purchase date must be within the current calendar year; purchases made between December 1-December 31 can be submitted up to January 31 of the following calendar year
- Rebate maximums reset on Jan. 1.
- Offer is subject to funding availability and can expire at any time.
To check your electric account’s eligibility, call HMLD at (508) 210-5400
Contact rebates@ene.org for all other questions.
Outdoor Electric Lawn Equipment
HMLD is offering rebates to customers who have purchased select energy efficient Cordless Electric Outdoor Lawn Equipment.
Rebate Amount
| Appliance |
Rebate |
| Lawn Mower |
$100 |
| Snow Blower (56 volts or higher) |
$100 |
| Hedge Trimmer |
$40 |
| Pressure Washer |
$40 |
| Rototiller |
$40 |
| Chain or Pole Saw |
$40 |
| Snow Thrower / Shovel |
$40 |
| Leaf Blower |
$25 |
| String Trimmer |
$25 |
Rebate Eligibility
- One rebate for each eligible appliance per customer every three years (see exceptions below)
- Maximum incentive is limited to 50% of the cost of the individual product.
- Appliances included in a home purchase are not eligible for rebates.
- Only new appliances are eligible for a rebate; leased appliances are not eligible.
- Eligible appliances are cordless with a rechargeable battery
- Only those residential customers living in 1-4 unit building are eligible for a rebate
- Rebates $200 and less are issued as a bill credit; rebates over $200 are issued as a check.
- Qualified appliances must be purchased between 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025; applications must be submitted by 1/31/2026
Required Documents
- Sales receipt
Apply online via the Rebate Portal or download a PDF application and return to rebates@ene.org. Program administered by Energy New England. Email questions to rebates@ene.org.
*If you are not comfortable using a computer, or do not have access to one, please contact us at 508-698-1225.*
Weatherization Rebates
A Home Energy Assessment is required prior to applying for a HMLD weatherization rebate. Sign up online or call Energy New England (ENE) at 888‐772‐4242 to schedule. Your assessment will provide a list of energy-saving recommendations.
Rebate Amount
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Weatherization
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Rebate
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Blower Door Testing & Air Sealing
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Up to 50% of job cost with a $500 maximum
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General Insulation
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Up to 50% of job cost with a $500 maximum
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Rebate Eligibility
- Qualifying measures are those recommended in the Home Energy Assessment.
- New construction is not eligible for rebate.
- Combined rebate maximum is $1,000
- Rebate will not exceed 50% of job cost.
- Self-installations are not eligible
- Rebate issued as a check.
- Installation date must be between 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025; applications must be submitted by 1/31/2026
- Home Energy Assessment dated within 3 Years of project install date
Required Documents
- Home Energy Assessment report
- Itemized Contractor Invoice showing that some or all payments have been made
Apply online via the Rebate Portal or download a PDF application and return to rebates@ene.org. Program administered by Energy New England. Email questions to rebates@ene.org.
*If you are not comfortable using a computer, or do not have access to one, please contact us at 508-698-1225.*
Air & Ground Source Heat Pump Rebates
Rebate Amount
| Installation Type |
Rebate |
Eligible Equipment |
| Air Source Heat Pump |
$500/Ton* Cap 3 Ton |
|
| Ground Source Heat Pump |
$750/Ton* Cap 3 Ton |
Rebate Eligibility
- 3 Ton or 36,000 BTUs maximum per address, per year.
- Heat pump units must be on the Heat Pump Qualified Product List or the NEEP ccASHP List.
- Rebate eligibility is limited to outdoor units only
- Heat Pump must be ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Certified
- New construction is not eligible for rebate.
- Rebate will not exceed 50% of job cost.
- Work must be completed by a licensed contractor.
- Rebate issued as a check.
- Installation date must be between 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025; applications must be submitted by 1/31/2026
- Home Energy Assessment dated within 3 Years of project install date
Required Documents
- AHRI or NEEP certificate
- Home Energy Assessment report
- Itemized Contractor Invoice showing that some or all payments have been made
- Installing Electrician license number
- Photo documentation showing that system has been installed
- Picture of outdoor unit
- Close-up picture of unit showing model number
Apply online via the Rebate Portal or download a PDF application and return to rebates@ene.org. Program administered by Energy New England. Email questions to rebates@ene.org.
*If you are not comfortable using a computer, or do not have access to one, please contact us at 508-698-1225.*
Commercial / Industrial Rebates / Energy Audit
For information on rebates and energy audits available to business, commerical & industrial properties please visit our Commercial Rebates page.
Energy Star® Appliance Rebates
Rebate Amount
| Appliance |
Rebate |
| Air Purifier |
$40 |
| All in One Washer & Dryer |
$75 |
| Clothes Washer |
$50 |
| Clothes Dryer |
$50 |
| Dehumidifier |
$30 |
| Heat Pump Dryer |
$500 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater |
$500 |
| Room Air Conditioner (with disposal) |
$40 |
| Pool Pump (Variable Speed) |
$100 |
| Heat Pump Pool Heater |
$250 |
| Refrigerator (with disposal) |
$50 |
| WiFi Thermostat |
50% up to $125 |
| Mini-Split HVAC Control |
50% up to $125 |
| 4 Burner Induction Range (Replacing Gas/Propane) |
$500 |
| 4 Burner Induction Range (Replacing Electric) |
$100 |
| All in One Washer & Heat Pump Dryer |
$500 |
Rebate Eligibility
- One rebate for each eligible appliance per customer every three years (see exceptions below)
- Maximum incentive is limited to 50% of the cost of the individual product.
- Appliances included in a home purchase are not eligible for rebates.
- Only new appliances are eligible for a rebate; leased appliances are not eligible.
- Only those residential customers living in 1-4 unit building are eligible for a rebate
- Rebates $200 and less are issued as a bill credit; rebates over $200 are issued as a check.
- Qualified appliances must be purchased between 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025; applications must be submitted by 1/31/2026
- ENERGY STAR certified Wi-Fi Thermostat’s are eligible if they control electric heat, central AC or a central Heat Pump
- Limit (1) Wi-Fi Thermostat rebate per customer per calendar year
- Mini-Split HVAC Control rebates are eligible if they are Connected Homes compatible ***
- Limit (2) Mini-Split HVAC Control rebates per customer per calendar year
Required Documents
- Sales receipt
- Proof of ENERGY STAR certification
- Proof of disposal (refrigerator & room AC)
Apply online via the Rebate Portal or download a PDF application and return to rebates@ene.org. Program administered by Energy New England. Email questions to rebates@ene.org.
*If you are not comfortable using a computer, or do not have access to one, please contact us at 508-698-1225.*