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no NationalGrid rebates for indirect HW on Steam Boiler

jpf321
jpf321 Member Posts: 1,568
So I just got some rebate propaganda in the mail .. and then I checked out the website ...



NationalGrid, our local Gas Utility, provides rebates for indirect attached to HW Boiler .. but not steam :(



Additionally, a new steam boiler only qualifies for $500 but a new HW boiler qualifies for $1000



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Comments

  • haaljo
    haaljo Member Posts: 112
    Incentives to upgrade Steam systems

    It's the mind-set of most engineers. They will advise to convert from steam to how water no matter the cost. Same thing with the design of the Federal Tax Credits. The boiler/furnace has to be around 95% efficiency. That's not available for Steamers (yet) so Nada. In Europe (I was told), governments mandated steam systems be converted to hot water.

    Actually, I am surprised that NG provide a $500 incentive. Somebody did their homework. --Dave
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,796
    Most utilities

    don't know what they're doing when it comes to steam heating systems. Same with the government. Neither one is our friend. 
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    Towson, MD, USA
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  • Charlie from wmass
    Charlie from wmass Member Posts: 4,318
    Boiler needs to be on their list though

    I just went through one where the plain Smith atmospheric gas boiler got a rebate, $200.00 from Gas Network. The Smith 8 series with the gas burner was not on the list so it did not get the rebate even though it is more efficient of a boiler.
    Cost is what you spend , value is what you get.

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