Questions about your rebate?

Commercial Air Source Heat Pump Express Incentive


Rebate Offer:
Up to $250 per ton combined incentives for qualifying air source heat pumps
Incentive Duration
01/01/25 - 12/31/25
Average Initial Cost
Based on equipment and property type
Average Lifetime Savings
Based on equipment and property type
Average Lifespan
15 - 25 Years

Additional details

If replacing natural gas, oil, propane, or electric resistance as the primary heating source, please refer to the Commercial Energy Optimization Incentive.

How to get started

Check Eligibility

  • Rebates are available to commercial and industrial electric service customers of Eversource and United Illuminating.
  • Equipment must be installed in the service territory of the participating utility.
  • Equipment must be installed by a contractor participating in the Energize CT Heat Pump Installer Network.
  • Rebate amount cannot exceed 100% of the total installation cost.

Technical Details

  • Equipment must be AHRI rated. Heat pumps under 5.4 tons must be on the Qualified Products List. Heat pumps 5.4 tons or greater must meet the minimum requirements on the measure list.
  • Tonnage is based on AHRI cooling capacity. (1 ton = 12,000 BTUs). Tonnage is calculated by dividing AHRI cooling capacity by ton and rounding to two decimal places. 
     

Pre-Approval for Rebates Over $7,500

  • Projects totaling over $7,500 in rebates require pre-approval
  • Please call 800-918-9369 or email ExpressNonLightingCT@ri-message.com to schedule pre-approval
  • Please note that the Utilities reserve the right to inspect any project at their discretion

Efficiency First: Before installing a heat pump, weatherize your business to enhance comfort, reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and improve equipment efficiency and lifespan.

Financing

Need to finance your commercial air sorce heat pump? Check out available financing opportunities.

What is the process?

To help your business make the switch, you can receive incentives up to $250 per ton for purchasing eligible heat pumps.

Heat pump incentives are offered based on the system (tonnage) and are available after the installation of your heat pump.

    • If you are replacing heat pumps for an apartment complex, or multifamily location, please visit Multifamily Energy Resources to inquire about incentive offers
    • If you are installing heat pumps for a new location, please visit our Energy Conscious Blueprint page to inquire about incentive offers
    • If you are doing a major renovation Heat Pump project, or if you are looking to replace Heat Pumps as part of a more comprehensive energy efficiency project, please visit the New Construction and Major Renovations page to inquire about incentive offers
       

    Complete your installation for a rebate up to $250 per ton. Claim your rebate online or submit a completed Air Source Heat Pump Express Rebate Form by mail.
     

    Call 800-918-9369 or e-mail with rebate questions or for more information.