Massachusetts Guide · Updated April 2026

Massachusetts Rebates & Credits: Mass Save Now, IRA Programs Coming in 2026

Mass Save offers up to $8,500 in heat pump rebates and 75-100% off insulation right now. IRA HOMES and HEAR programs ($146M) are being integrated into existing utility programs.

What rebates and credits are available in Massachusetts right now?

Massachusetts homeowners can access federal tax credits, state HOMES/HEAR rebate programs, and local property tax exemptions. Here is the current status of every major program as of April 2026:

ProgramValueStatusSource
Mass Save RebatesUp to $8,500Open.gov
HOMES Rebate ProgramUp to $8,000Coming Soon.gov
HEAR Electrification RebateUp to $14,000Coming Soon.gov
Federal Solar + Heat Pump Credits (Historical — 2025 only)$5,000 - $12,000 (2025 filers only)Available.gov

What should Massachusetts homeowners know about these programs?

Mass Save heat pump rebates (up to $8,500) and free insulation available now

IRA HOMES and HEAR ($146M) being integrated into Mass Save programs

Boston residential exemption saves up to $4,354/year on property taxes

High energy costs make efficiency improvements especially valuable

How much can Massachusetts homeowners save with each program?

Mass Save Rebates

Open
Up to $8,500

Utility-run program offering up to $8,500 for heat pumps, 75-100% off insulation, and no-cost energy assessments. Available now through your utility provider.

Official program page →

HOMES Rebate Program

Coming Soon
Up to $8,000

$73.1M allocated. Being integrated into Mass Save programs. Awaiting final DOE approval.

Official program page →

HEAR Electrification Rebate

Coming Soon
Up to $14,000

$72.8M allocated. Will be delivered through Mass Save's Income Eligible Program.

Official program page →

Federal Solar + Heat Pump Credits (Historical — 2025 only)

$5,000 - $12,000 (2025 filers only)

IRC §25D (30% solar) and §25C (heat pump, $2,000 cap) were terminated for installs placed in service after December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21, July 2025). Still claimable on your 2025 return if installation was completed by Dec 31, 2025.

Official program page →

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Massachusetts metro areas — local programs

County, city, utility, and regional programs specific to each metro area. These are in addition to the statewide programs listed above.