State & Federal Home & EV Incentives
Summary: Rebates, tax credits, save money
Description
Massachusetts incentives
Home energy
The Mass Save program offers incentives for energy assessments, insulation, heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, induction stoves, and more.
Electric vehicles and hybrids
- Massachusetts electric vehicle incentives provide a $3,500 rebate.
- See these and federal incentives at the Drive Green Program from Green Energy Consumers Alliance.
- Plus, both National Grid and Eversource offer electric car and charging incentives.
Federal tax credits
Home energy (note: these are expiring as of December 31, 2025):
- Air-source heat pump, air conditioner/heater: up to $2,000 credit
- Heat pump water heater: up to $2,000 credit
- Weatherization/insulation: up to $1,200 credit
- Electrical panel upgrade: up to $600 credit
- Home energy audit: up to $150 credit
Electric vehicles (expiring September 30, 2025):
EV chargers (expiring June 30, 2026):
Solar, battery storage, ground-source heat pumps
Further information from the Department of Energy and IRS.
See this factsheet and FAQs from Mass Save to understand how the Federal tax incentives work with Massachusetts incentives.
Deep Dive
Steps to Take
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Home Energy and Solar: Review MassSave rebates and financial benefits. Check to see if federal tax incentives apply to your action using this calculator and Department of Energy table listing eligible activities. File for federal tax credits using IRS forms - see explanation. Review this FAQs and factsheet to explain how the Federal tax incentives work with MassSave.
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Electric Cars and Chargers: Review Massachusetts and Federal incentives cars and chargers. Review the FAQs about Massachusetts incentives. Both National Grid and Eversource offer financial incentives and rebates for chargers. Check your utility bill to determine your utility. If you live in a community with a Municipal Light Plant, explore if they have incentives or rebates.