<h2>Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant</h2>		
			<h5>SERVING THE TOWN OF HINGHAM</h5>		
		<p>Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant (HMLP) is closing in on 125 years of service to the community of Hingham. HMLP continues to provide low cost, safe, and reliable electricity to the residents of Hingham with a high level of service and customer satisfaction. The employees of HMLP work hard to ensure that HMLP continues to strive for perfection.</p>		
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			<h3>Rebates</h3>		
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<td width="167"><strong>INCENTIVE OFFERINGS</strong></td>
<td width="155"><strong>RESIDENTIAL</strong></td>
<td width="104"><strong>COMMERCIAL</strong></td>
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<td width="167">Home Energy Assessment</td>
<td width="155">Free</td>
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<td width="167">AC Unit</td>
<td width="155">$50</td>
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<td width="167">Central AC (SEER &gt;14)</td>
<td width="155">$100</td>
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<td width="167">Clothes Washer</td>
<td width="155">$50</td>
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<td width="167">Dehumidifier</td>
<td width="155">$50</td>
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<td width="167">Dishwasher</td>
<td width="155">$50</td>
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<td width="167">Electric DHW</td>
<td width="155">$75</td>
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<td width="167">Freezer</td>
<td width="155">$50</td>
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<td width="167">Programmable Thermostat</td>
<td width="155">50% - $25 cap</td>
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<td width="167">Refrigerator</td>
<td width="155">$75</td>
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<td width="167">Solar</td>
<td width="155"> $1,000/kW x the rated output of the system or $5000, whichever is less</td>
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<td width="167">Weatherization</td>
<td width="155">50% - $500 cap</td>
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<td width="167">Professional Energy Assessment</td>
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<td width="104">$500 - $3,750 (Client pays 1/3)</td>
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<td width="167">Commercial Lighting Assessment</td>
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<td width="104">$500 - $3,750 (Client pays 1/3)</td>
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<td width="167">Light Retrofit</td>
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<td width="104">50% -$4,000 cap per account</td>
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			<h4>Energy Saving Rebates and Programs</h4>		
												ENERGY STAR® APPLIANCE REBATES					
					<p>HMLP is pleased to offer rebates to its customers purchasing select energy efficient ENERGY STAR refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, or unit air conditioners. ENERGY STAR appliances have been defined by the Department of Energy (DOE) as being significantly more energy efficient than the average comparable model.</p><p>REBATE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:</p><ul><li>Customer must have an <u>active residential</u> account with HMLP.</li><li>Customer rebate will be in the form of a check mailed to the address on the customer’s account.</li><li>Customer account must be in good standing with HMLP.</li><li>Only select ENERGY STARrefrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, or unit air conditioners are eligible for rebates. Appliances that may qualify will have the ENERGY STAR logo on the yellow EnergyGuide label attached to the appliance.</li><li>In order to be eligible for a rebate the customer must provide proof of purchase in the form of the sales receipt dated on or after January 1 of the current year, a copy of the EnergyGuide label from the appliance purchased, and the completed <a href="https://www.hmlp.com/CommunityResources/Rebate%20Form.pdf"><u>HMLP ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Incentive Application</u></a>.</li><li>ENERGY STARrebates: Refrigerators $75; Clothes Washers $50; Dish Washers $50; Unit Air Conditioners $50; Central A/C (SEER &gt; 14) $100; Dehumidifiers $50; Programmable Thermostats 50% (up to $25); Freezers $50; Electric water heaters $75.</li><li>Appliance must be installed at the account location.</li><li>HMLP reserves the right to inspect the installation on premises.</li><li>HMLP ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Incentive Program is available &#8211; subject to availability of funding.</li></ul><p>Download the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant <a href="https://www.hmlp.com/CommunityResources/Rebate%20Form.pdf"><u>ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate application</u></a>, or please call the Energy New England (ENE) at <b>1-888-772-4242</b>.</p><p><em>This offer is brought to you by Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant.</em></p><p>HMLP reserves the right to change any portion of this program or end the program at any time without notice.</p>
												HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT					
					<p>Your Home Energy Assessment is more comprehensive than ever before. To schedule the assessment please call Energy New England (ENE) at <b>1-888-772-4242</b>.</p><p>HMLP will continue to offer the Tier 1 and 2 services as described by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. Customer Specialists at ENE will answer inquiries concerning energy savings measures that can be enacted to lower electric bills. The customer can also request an energy assessment, which is a service the HMLP provides free of charge through ENE.</p><p>The first improvement in the new HMLP IS GOING GREEN program is in the Home Energy Assessment area. HMLP and ENE will now perform an infra-red inspection of the customer’s home as part of the assessment. This inspection will help determine energy-saving interventions, such as insulation, caulking, and window and door re-glazing or replacement.</p><p>Call 888-772-4242 to schedule your <a style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;" href="https://ee.ene.org/energy-assessment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u style="font-size: 16px;">Home Energy Assessment</u></a> or <a style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;" href="https://ee.ene.org/utilities/danvers-electric-division-ded/?elementor-preview=1305&amp;ver=1529971295#" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u style="font-size: 16px;">SIGNUP</u></a> today.<br />For more information on how ENE can help you, please call 508-698-1208 or email <a style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:solutions@ene.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u style="font-size: 16px;">solutions@ene.org</u></a>.</p>
												ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS					
					<p>CFL bulbs are available at HMLP’s office on 31 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham, MA.</p><p>HMLP has had several energy efficient lighting programs with Light-Emitting Diode bulbs that have included subsidizing discounts at local stores, distributing free bulbs at its office, giving bulbs to several groups at the Senior Center, sharing bulbs with Hingham students at various educational outreach programs, and making bulbs available to participants at the Hingham Family Fun Day. HMLP will continue to find opportunities to encourage its customers to use LEDs. HMLP can increase LED usage by working with its customers when they purchase a bulb, and by its continued promotions with giveaways as a method of introducing the benefit of LEDS to its ratepayers.</p>
												CUSTOMER SOLAR PROGRAMS					
					<p>It seems like everyone is touting the benefits of power from the sun these days. Here in Braintree, several of BELD’s residential and commercial customers have photovoltaic (PV) systems. The Light Department itself has partnered with the Town of Braintree to commission a 1.26-megawatt PV array at the Covanta Transfer Station, which delivers power directly to BELD’s electric distribution system. BELD <a href="http://www.beld.net/?q=comm_slr">Community Solar</a> lets you get solar benefits if your roof isn’t suitable—or if you don’t have your own roof. Contact our <a href="mailto:rslater@beld.com">Energy Advisor</a> to sign up or for more information.</p><p>Whatever you choose, it’s a decision that’ll pay off in more ways than one. Click on one of these links to learn more.</p><ul><li><a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.beld.net/?q=comm_slr"><u>Community Solar</u></a> contact Energy Advisor, <a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:rslater@beld.com"><u>Ruth Slater</u></a> at <b style="font-size: 16px;">781-348-1032</b></li><li><u style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://www.beld.net/?q=res-sol">Residential Solar</a></u> contact Electric Operations Manager, <a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:smurphy@beld.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Sean Murphy</u></a> at <b style="font-size: 16px;">781-348-2353</b></li><li><a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.beld.net/?q=commer-sol"><u>Commercial Solar</u></a> contact Key Accounts Representative, <a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:mford@beld.com"><u>Mike Ford</u></a> at <b style="font-size: 16px;">781-348-2370</b></li></ul>
												ENERGY SMART HOME					
					<p>If you&#8217;re considering making energy improvements in your home getting an energy assessment is the first step. Braintree residents who heat with oil or electricity should contact our <a href="mailto:rslater@beld.com">Energy Advisor</a> to schedule a free site visit. Your home&#8217;s heating and hot water systems, shell insulation, appliances, windows, doors, and lighting will all be evaluated. BELD also provides financial incentives for certain types of energy upgrades, including ductless mini-split systems. Energy audits are required to receive rebates. For more information call <b>781-348-1032</b>. Gas heat customers should contact <a href="http://www.masssave.com/"><u>MassSave.com</u></a> at <b>1-866-527-7283</b>.</p><p><strong>Application forms:</strong></p><ul><li><a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.beld.net/sites/all/themes/theme551/images/pdf-guides/EnergySmartHomeapplic_REV7-11.pdf"><u>Building shell and heating system measures</u></a></li><li><a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.beld.net/sites/all/themes/theme551/images/pdf-guides/Appliance%20rebate%20form_REV08-17.pdf"><u>Appliance rebates</u></a></li><li><a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.beld.net/sites/all/themes/theme551/images/pdf-guides/EnergySmart-Ductless-Mini%20form_REV9-14.pdf">Ductless mini split</a></li><li><u><a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.beld.net/?q=smartsavings">SmartSavings (smart thermostat program</a><a style="font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.beld.net/sites/all/themes/theme551/images/pdf-guides/EnergySmart-Ductless-Mini%20form_REV9-14.pdf">)</a></u></li></ul>
												SMARTSAVINGS – SMART THERMOSTAT PROGRAM					
					<p>If you own or are considering buying a qualified smart thermostat, you can sign up for SmartSavings. By agreeing to have your thermostat adjusted during Community Energy Hours, you will receive a $60 gift card and $20 for each year of participation in the program. To learn more about the program visit <a href="http://www.beld.net/?q=smartsavings"><u>SmartSavings on BELD&#8217;s website</u></a>.</p>
												ENERGY EDUCATION					
					<p>BELD&#8217;s Energy Advisor and other employees enjoy visiting classrooms to teach students about electricity. We&#8217;re also happy to talk about utility programs at meetings of neighborhood associations and service organizations. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:energyadvisor@beld.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>BELD&#8217;s Energy Advisor</u></a>.</p>
												BRAINTREE RE-LEAF					
					<p>As a participant in the <a href="http://www.appanet.org/"><u>American Public Power Association&#8217;s</u></a> Tree Power initiative, BELD is committed to beautifying our community while helping our customers save energy. Since the Braintree Re-Leaf program started in 1992, we have planted more than 2,600 maple trees at no cost to the recipients. Each of these new trees begins to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere immediately, and in a few years the shade will help lower cooling costs.</p><p>All BELD residential customers are eligible for two free maple trees. We&#8217;ll even plant the trees for you on the south or west side of your home to ensure they get off to a healthy start. If you have not already taken advantage of this offer (sorry, no repeat customers) it&#8217;s easy to sign up. Contact the <a href="mailto:energyadvisor@beld.com"><u>Energy Advisor</u></a> at <b>781-348-1032</b> and we&#8217;ll do the rest!</p>
												TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE					
					<p><b>Got energy questions?</b> Contact our Energy Advisor Hotline at <b>781-348-1032</b>. The <a href="mailto:energyadvisor@beld.com"><u>Energy Advisor</u></a> will spend the time necessary to explain in simple, understandable terms the information you&#8217;re looking for. If you&#8217;d like, we can provide you with written information or Web-based references and links—or even make a presentation to your neighborhood association or service organization. In addition, you can borrow an appliance watt meter to monitor the electric use of individual appliances and calculate how much they are costing you to run. And it&#8217;s all free.</p>