Electric Energy Efficiency Programs

NSTAR's energy efficiency programs have been designed to reduce your energy use and your electric bill. Here's a quick look at our residential programs, along with links to sites that can help you save more energy and money. If you have any questions, please call us at 800-592-2000. Rebate forms in PDF format are available for certain programs.

Please note: If you are an NSTAR Electric customer located on Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard, please read this special message for important information about your energy efficiency programs. Answers to some frequently asked questions are also available.

Home Analyzer
Mass Save
Low Income Program
ENERGY STAR: Your Partner in Energy Efficiency
ENERGY STAR Labeled Lighting - Lighting Rebates
ENERGY STAR Refrigerator and Freezer Program
Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling
SmartStrip Program
Cool Smart ENERGY STAR Central Air Conditioning Program
Swimming Pool Pump Program
Residential Multi-Family Assessment Program
New Construction with ENERGY STAR
Room Air Cleaners Program

Home Analyzer
Learn about your home's energy use room by room with NSTAR's Home Analyzer. This interactive online tool lets you get quick estimates on your home's energy use, while providing great tips on ways you can save energy in each room of your house.

The Home Analyzer also can calculate your carbon footprint, show how much you can save by switching from incandescent to compact fluorescent lights, provide energy use information on many home appliances from a clothes washing machine to your microwave oven, compare the energy costs of new plasma and LCD televisions to traditional TVs, show how much you can save with a programmable thermostat and much more.

Mass Save
Energy efficiency specialists will answer your energy-saving questions and determine your eligibility for a Home Energy Assessment. The assessment includes an analysis of your home's energy use, advice for saving energy and rebate offers on recommended energy improvements.

NSTAR customers who heat their homes with oil or propane are also eligible for mail-in rebates on various high efficiency products. More information, including rebate forms, is available in PDF format. Available mail-in rebates include:

• A $25 rebate toward the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR-qualified or seven day thermostat that controls an oil- or propane-fired heating system.
• Up to a $500 rebate toward the purchase of a new high efficiency oil- or propane-fired heating system.
• A $300 rebate for customers replacing an existing oil- or propane-fired tankless or freestanding hot water heater with an indirect fired water heater.

Additionally, 75 percent off up to $2,000 toward insulation upgrades and air sealing are available. Currently 0 percent financing is available for qualified customers from the HEAT Loan program. Please call 800-632-8300 or visit www.masssave.com for more information.

Energy Efficiency Program for Lower Income Customers
If you currently receive NSTAR's Discount Rate, you may be eligible for a free home energy consultation, which may include the installation of conservation measures and refrigerator metering. Your rate code and usage information appears on your NSTAR bill. If you qualify and would like more information, please contact your local Community Action, Heating Assistance Program or visit www.masssave.com.  Information about this program and others is also available through Energy Bucks.

ENERGY STAR: Your Partner In Energy Efficiency
NSTAR is proud to be a partner with ENERGY STAR, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This collaboration focuses on teaching consumers about the benefits of energy efficient home appliances and other home products.

The ENERGY STAR label has been created to help consumers quickly and easily identify home appliances and other products that save energy. Look for the label when you are remodeling or replacing equipment in your home.

For more information and a list of ENERGY STAR qualified products, visit Mass Save's web site or call 877-378-2748.

ENERGY STAR Labeled Lighting
ENERGY STAR labeled light bulbs and fixtures meet high standards for energy efficiency without sacrificing performance or design. Energy-efficient bulbs use up to 75 percent less energy and last as much as 10 times longer than other bulbs. So you'll save on energy and replacement costs. And ENERGY STAR labeled light fixtures use 50 to 75 percent less energy than conventional fixtures while providing the same amount of light. They're available in a variety of styles to fit your home decor, including table lamps, torchieres, ceiling/wall mounted lighting and more.

Special in-store pricing and promotions are available at select stores. Or, order a variety of efficient lighting products at discounted prices via our online catalog.

ENERGY STAR Refrigerator and Freezer Program
NSTAR offers a $50 mail-in rebate toward the purchase of ENERGY STAR-qualified refrigerators and freezers bought between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010. Please note, this rebate may not be combined with any other utility or energy efficiency service provider offer.

For more information about ENERGY STAR refrigerators, freezers or other appliances, utility rebates and special promotions visit Mass Save or call 877-ESTAR-4U. A rebate form (PDF) is also available.

Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling
Did you know your old, second refrigerator or freezer costs up to $150 a year to run? If you are looking to get rid of your second refrigerator or freezer, let NSTAR pick it up and we'll give you $50. The refrigerator or freezer will be recycled into new products, keeping materials out of landfills while also saving you energy and money.

To qualify you must be an NSTAR Electric customer and own the units for pick-up. In addition, your refrigerator or freezer must be:

• Between 10 and 30 cubic feet using inside measurements.
• Must be the second refrigerator and/or freezer - not your primary refrigerator or freezer.
• Clean, empty and in working order at the time of pick-up.
• Accessible with a clear path for removal by contractor.

Each participating household is limited to pick-up and rebates for two units. The refrigerator or freezer must be picked up at your NSTAR Electric service address. Enroll online or call 877-545-4113 to schedule a pickup.

SmartStrip Program
Did you know many electrical devices continue to use electricity even when they are off? Cutting power at the socket can help to insure this does not happen, saving electricity. NSTAR customers who order a SmartStrip by December 31, 2010 are eligible for an instant $10 rebate and free shipping (limit of two SmartStrips per customer).

SmartStrips sense when the power is off on one device (such as a home computer) and automatically cuts power to other devices (such as printers, monitors and other peripherals). SmartStrips are also great for use with other electronics such as televisions, DVD players, gaming consoles and other associated peripherals.

Visit the Energy Federation Incorporated web site to order SmartStrips or for more information.

Cool Smart ENERGY STAR Central Air Conditioning Program
Did you know ENERGY STAR-labeled central air conditioning units, properly installed, can save you up to 20 percent on your cooling costs? To help with the purchase of a new ENERGY STAR central air conditioner, NSTAR is offering a mail-in rebate of up to $500 for the purchase and installation of high efficiency central air conditioning units and air source heat pumps that meet or exceed the ENERGY STAR minimum standard Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) of 14.5, Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 12, and a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) of 8.2 (for heat pumps only).

We encourage you to work with one of our trained, participating contractors to ensure your new unit is properly installed. For more information on the program offerings and a list of participating contractors, call 800-473-1105 or visit Mass Save.

Swimming Pool Pump Program
NSTAR is offering a $200 mail-in rebate on your purchase of an eligible energy efficient pool pump. Swimming pool pumps can use more energy and cost more to run than all of your home appliances combined.

Installing an energy efficient two-speed or variable-speed pool pump can save up to 70 percent on your energy costs while keeping your pool water cleaner, clearer and healthier. For a list of qualifying pool pump models, visit www.myenergystar.com/poolpumps. The rebate application and all necessary materials must be postmarked by October 31, 2010.

Residential Multi-Family Assessment Program
Are you a residential customer living in a multi-family facility, condominium or a complex with five or more dwelling units? If so, you may be eligible to participate in the Multi-Family Assessment Program. This program provides services to the entire complex through coordination with the owner, facility manager, or condominium association. Your facility may qualify for a comprehensive energy analysis, lighting upgrades, insulation, air sealing and other energy saving measures. Installation of some of the energy efficiency measures requires a co-payment.

For more information, please call 866-757-2059 and an energy efficiency specialist will assist you.

New Construction with ENERGY STAR
Building a new home? Consider building an ENERGY STAR home. They're certified to be up to 30 percent more efficient than other homes and NSTAR provides financial assistance and expertise for builders to construct new homes to ENERGY STAR specifications. For more information, visit Mass Save or call 800-628-8413.

Room Air Cleaners Program
NSTAR is offering a $20 mail-in rebate towards the purchase of ENERGY STAR-qualified room air cleaners bought between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010.  Qualified room air cleaners are 35 percent more energy efficient than standard models, saving you approximately $450 annually.

For more information about ENERGY STAR room air cleaners, or other utility rebates and special promotions, visit Mass Save or call 877-ESTAR-4U. A rebate form (PDF) is also available.