{"id":28947,"date":"2023-03-14T12:55:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T12:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/?p=28947"},"modified":"2023-03-14T12:55:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T12:55:16","slug":"which-hvac-system-qualifies-for-ira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/blog\/which-hvac-system-qualifies-for-ira\/","title":{"rendered":"Which HVAC System Qualifies for the Inflation Reduction Act?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many homeowners see the Inflation Reduction Act as a golden opportunity, especially those with homes in Burlington and the surrounding towns. It\u2019s a chance for them to purchase state-of-the-art home heating and cooling equipment, then get substantial rebates from the government as part of the \u201cgo green\u201d movement to increase energy efficiency and reduce the reliance on expensive fossil fuels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HVAC systems are an important part of this opportunity. They\u2019re the key to meeting your home heating and cooling needs, but it\u2019s important to know that HVAC technology is changing and advancing at a rapid pace.\u00a0<\/span>Homeowners also need to know their HVAC systems to cash in on this opportunity. They need to know which HVAC system qualifies for the Inflation Reduction Act, and whether that system is the right choice for their homes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With that in mind, here\u2019s a breakdown of everything you need to know about HVAC systems, how they work, and how they fit into the Inflation Reduction Act<\/strong> (IRA).\u00a0<\/span>You can also combine IRA savings with those offered by Mass Save for furnaces, thermostats, and so on, whether you live in Burlington, Woburn, Melrose, or any other Massachusetts town in the 128 area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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HVAC Systems and the Inflation Reduction Act<\/span><\/h2>\n

HVAC systems have been around for a long time. Back in the day they were taken for granted, and Burlington homeowners just accepted the expenses that came with heating and cooling their homes, even when energy costs rose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not anymore. With fossil fuels becoming more expensive in an unstable market, the Inflation Reduction Act has put the focus squarely on heat pump HVAC systems as a solution to this problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The HEEHRP Part of the Inflation Reduction Act<\/span><\/h3>\n

Specifically, the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program<\/strong> (HEEHRP) is the section of the Inflation Reduction Act that focuses on heat pumps.\u00a0<\/span>You can add them in Wakefield, Malden, Melrose and any other neighbouring towns, so there are no geographic limitations when it comes to the possible savings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This program provides rebates of up to $14,000 worth of rebates per household, including up to $8,000 for heat pumps that are certified by Energy Star as being energy efficient.\u00a0<\/span>That\u2019s a serious money number, but it raises the question of what the other $6K covers. Here\u2019s the basic rundown:<\/span><\/p>\n