<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 while maintaining a high level of service and customer satisfaction. HMLP’s employees 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>
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<td width="167">Energy Assessment</td>
<td width="155">Free</td>
<td width="104">$500 - $3,750 (Client pays 1/3)</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">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">AC Unit</td>
<td width="155">$50</td>
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<td width="167">Central AC</td>
<td width="155">$100</td>
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<td width="167">Solar</td>
<td width="155"> $1,000/kW x the rated output of the system or $5,000, 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="155">TBD</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 selected 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 active residential 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 selected ENERGY STAR refrigerators, 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">HMLP ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Incentive Application</a>.</li><li>ENERGY STAR rebates: 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>For more information about the program, download the HMLP <a href="https://www.hmlp.com/CommunityResources/Rebate%20Form.pdf">ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Application</a>, or call Energy New England (ENE) at 1-888-772-4242.</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					
					Your Home Energy Assessment is more comprehensive than ever before. To schedule the assessment, please call Energy New England (ENE) at 1-888-772-4242.
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 HMLP provides free of charge through ENE.
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 a part of the assessment. This inspection will help determine energy-saving interventions, such as insulation, caulking, and window and door re-glazing or replacement.
Call 888-772-4242 to schedule your Home Energy Assessment or <a href="https://ee.ene.org/energy-assessment/">SIGN UP</a> today.
For more information on how ENE can help you, please call 508-698-1208 or email <a href="mailto:solutions@ene.org">solutions@ene.org</a>.
												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 (LED) bulbs, including 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 during Hingham Family Fun Day. HMLP will continue to find opportunities to encourage its customers to use LEDs. HMLP can increase LED usage by introducing the benefits of LEDs through continuing promotions (giveaways) and working with its customers when they purchase bulbs.</p>
												SOLAR REBATE					
					<p>HMLP will offer a rebate in the form of a credit on the bills of customers who install and own a photovoltaic system at their home in Hingham. The amount of the rebate will vary according to the capacity of the photovoltaic system. There is a cap of $5,000 per account. The HMLP will rebate $1,000/kW x the rated output of the system or $5,000, whichever is less. For example, an HMLP customer who installs a photovoltaic system that has a rated output of 2.5 kW will receive a rebate credit on their bill of $2,500. If that same customer installed a system with a rated output of 10 kW, then they would receive a rebate credit of $5,000. If they installed a system with a rated output of 5 kW, then they will receive a rebate of $5,000.</p><p><a href="http://hmlp.com/RatesBilling/NetMeteringRates.asp">Information About Net Metering</a></p>
												WEATHERIZATION REBATE					
					<p>HMLP will offer a rebate of 50% with a cap of $500 per account in the form of a credit on the bills of customers who make certain energy efficiency improvements to their existing home in Hingham. The rebate is only available to electric heat customers or a customers that have central air conditioning. Weatherization as a part of new construction is not eligible for a rebate. Additions to existing homes are considered new construction. To apply for a rebate, HMLP residential customers should arrange an energy assessment through HMLP. Eligible improvements must come recommended in the assessment and have a payback of less than 10 years. Eligible improvements include:</p><ul><li>Insulation of the attic, wall, floor, crawlspace, or rim joist</li><li>Air sealing measures, including weatherstripping, caulking, or the installation of interior storm windows</li></ul><p>If the homeowner uses self-labor, then all of the receipts for materials associated with the energy efficiency improvements should be saved. A dollar value for self-labor is not eligible for a rebate.</p><p>Call 888-772-4242 to schedule your Home Energy Assessment or <a href="https://ee.ene.org/energy-assessment/">SIGN UP</a> today.</p><p>For more information on how ENE can help you, please call 508-698-1208 or email <a href="mailto:solutions@ene.org">solutions@ene.org</a>.</p>
												COMMERCIAL ENERGY/LIGHTING/HVAC ASSESSMENT					
					<p>Commercial properties can now receive Energy Assessments that cover lighting and HVAC equipment. To schedule an assessment, please call Energy New England (ENE) at 1-888-772-4242.</p><p>HMLP has contracted with certified commercial and industrial specialists (ENE) to provide energy management studies and to develop a plan of action for each energy conservation measure identified. The assessments cover such end-uses as lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). The specialist develops energy conservation measures that are end-use specific based upon standard engineering analysis as well as cost estimates derived from experience or other similar projects. HMLP has structured the program so that the customer pays one third (1/3) of the cost of the assessment. The remaining two thirds (2/3) of the cost of the assessment will be paid for by HMLP. HMLP’s portion will range from $500 to $3,750.</p>
												COMMERCIAL LIGHTING RETROFIT REBATES					
					<p>HMLP offers a <a href="http://www.hmlp.com/CommunityResources/LightingSysRebate.pdf">Commercial Lighting Retrofit Rebate Program</a> to its commercial, industrial, and municipal customers that retrofit inefficient interior lighting systems, or convert outdoor lighting to Light Emitting Diode (LED). The lighting rebate applies to the retrofitting of existing:</p><ul><li>T12 fluorescent lamps with magnetic ballasts to T5 or T8 lamps with electronic ballasts</li><li>T12 high output or high intensity discharge (HID) fixtures to T5 or T8 high output with electronic ballasts</li><li>Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) exit signs with new Light Emitting Diode (LED), Electroluminescent, or Photo luminescent exit signs</li><li>High pressure sodium, mercury vapor, or incandescent outdoor lighting to LED</li><li>The installation of occupancy sensors &#8211; passive infrared and/or ultrasonic detectors only with no manual ON or override switches</li></ul><p>HMLP caps the rebate amount at 50% of the project cost with a maximum of $4,000 per account. The rebate amount is credited to the customer’s account.</p>
												HVAC SYSTEM REBATES					
					<p>Industry studies indicate that facility HVAC equipment represents approximately 31% of potential electric savings and 33% (over 2,000 kW) of potential Peak kW Demand reduction. An HVAC program has been developed by a Consortium for Energy Efficiency. HMLP’s HVAC program will be geared toward commercial/industrial customers who utilize roof top units (RTUs). The program will encourage customers to purchase high efficiency units for new applications or when replacing failed units. Rebates will be developed based on the tonnage of the unit as well as the efficiency. HMLP intends to develop a program similar to the Consortium’s “Cool Choice” program (details to be provided). Due to the technical nature of motors and HVAC systems, HMLP envisions creating the specifics of this program with the ENE specialists.</p><p><i>The HMLP reserves the right to change any portion of this program or end the program at any time without notice.</i></p>
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