<h2>Belmont Municipal Light Department</h2>		
			<h5>SERVING THE TOWN OF BELMONT</h5>		
		The mission of Belmont Municipal Light Department (BMLD)​​ is to deliver safe, reliable electric power service to the community of Belmont by embracing new technology and providing superior customer service.		
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			<h3>Rebates</h3>		
		<table style="font-size: 16px;" width="693"><tbody><tr><td width="275"><strong>INCENTIVE OFFERINGS</strong></td><td width="232"><strong>RESIDENTIAL</strong></td><td width="187"><strong>COMMERCIAL</strong></td></tr><tr><td width="275">Home energy assessment</td><td width="232">Free</td><td width="187"><strong> </strong></td></tr><tr><td width="275">Appliance</td><td width="232">$150 max per household per calendar year</td><td width="187"><strong> </strong></td></tr><tr><td width="275">Central AC - SEER  ≥14</td><td width="232">$100</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Clothes washer</td><td width="232">$50</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Dehumidifier</td><td width="232">$75</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Dishwasher</td><td width="232">$50</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Refrigerator ≥15 cu.ft w/DPU or vendor disposal</td><td width="232">$100</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Unit AC w/disposal</td><td width="232">$100</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Unit AC without/disposal</td><td width="232">$25</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Electric vehicles (EVs)</td><td width="232">$250 and $8 per month for charging smart</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Heat pump and hybrid heat pump dryers*</td><td width="232">$100</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Heat pump/cooling systems</td><td width="232">$500-$1500</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">CFL recycling</td><td width="232">✓</td><td width="187"> </td></tr><tr><td width="275">Solar</td><td width="232">Credit for excess generation</td><td width="187">Credit for excess generation</td></tr><tr><td width="275">Green Choice Program-Renewable Energy Certificates</td><td width="232">$6 per month / block</td><td width="187">$6 per month / block</td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>*Standard dryers, even those with ENERGY STAR labels do not qualify</em></p>		
			<h4>Energy Saving Rebates and Programs</h4>		
												ENERGY STAR<sup>®</sup> APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM					
					<p>Purchasing a new appliance this year? Choose an ENERGY STAR qualified appliance and receive a rebate on your electric bill!</p><p><b>2018 APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM</b></p><p>The 2018 ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program features rebates for ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifiers and room air conditioner replacements. BMLD offers rebates for the addition of central air conditioners, refrigerators, and room air conditioner as well. The 2018 Appliance Rebate Program is designed to help you save even more energy and money in 2018 and beyond. Download the <strong><u><a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/2018_Appliance%20Rebate%20Brochure.pdf">2018 Appliance Rebate Application and Brochure</a></u></strong><strong> </strong>and return it with your sales receipt, proof of the ENERGY STAR qualification, and proof of removal* to the address below. </p><p><b>Energy New England</b><br />Belmont Light Appliance Rebate Program<br />100 Foxborough Blvd., Suite 110<br />Foxborough, MA 02035</p><p><strong>Please do not include your applications with your electric bill payments.</strong></p><p>*Please note that proof of proper removal of your old appliance is required for all refrigerator and full-room air conditioner rebates. Rebates are limited to $200 per household per calendar year. See the ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Application and Brochure for more information or call <strong>1-888-772-4242</strong>. For information on ENERGY STAR qualified products, vendors, and potential savings visit <u><a href="http://www.energystar.gov/">ENERGY STAR</a></u>.</p><p><u><a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/2018_Appliance%20Rebate%20Brochure.pdf">2018 Appliance Rebate Application and Brochure</a></u></p>
												ELECTRIC VEHICLE REBATES & PROGRAMS					
					<p><b>$250 CHARGING EQUIPMENT REBATE</b></p><p><strong>Through June 30, 2018</strong>, Belmont Light is offering a $250 rebate for wifi-enabled level 2 charging equipment. The following model is currently eligible:</p><ul><li><a href="https://emotorwerks.com/store-juicebox-ev-charging-stations/202-juicebox-pro-40-smart-40-amp-evse-with-24-foot-cable/category_pathway-23%22"><u>eMotorWerks JuiceBox</u> </a></li></ul><p>Please inform us (<a href="mailto:EV@Sagewell.com"><u>EV@Sagewell.com</u></a>) of your plan to acquire an EV or charger before June 30th in order to reserve your rebate.</p><p><b>BRING YOUR OWN CHARGER PROGRAM</b></p><p>Belmont residents with a Level 2 electric vehicle charger (240V) may enroll in the Bring Your Own Charger Program and earn $8/month when they “charge smart.” To enroll:</p><ul><li>After you install your charger, send an email to <a href="mailto:EV@Sagewell.com"><u>EV@Sagewell.com</u></a> to request an enrollment form.</li><li>When you return the signed form, include a screenshot of your car set to charge between the hours of 10 P.M. and 1 P.M. during weekdays, and anytime during the weekend (10 P.M. Friday to 1 P.M. Monday).</li><li>You are able to charge during the daytime (weekdays, 1 P.M. to 10 P.M.) up to 3 times each month, in case of emergency.</li><li><strong>Participants earn $8/month &#8211; That’s the equivalent of about 1,600 FREE miles per year.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Note: In February 2018, </strong>Belmont Light updated its Load-Controlled Smart Charging Program to replace the 15% rebate with a more predictable $8/month rebate. Participants currently enrolled in the 15% program may elect to remain in this program through 2018. All new participants will be enrolled in the Bring Your Own Charger (BYOC) program.</p><p><b>BELMONT DRIVES ELECTRIC</b></p><p>Belmont Light is partnering with Belmont Drives Electric (BDE) to promote the use of smart chargers for electric vehicles.  Find out more information about the <a href="http://www.belmontdriveselectric.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Belmont Drives Electric</u></a>.</p><p>BDE will help you find a certified electrician to connect the charger to your electrical panel and complete the installation. Email them at <a href="mailto:BelmontDrivesElectric@gmail.com"><u>BelmontDrivesElectric@gmail.com</u></a> or <a href="mailto:EV@Sagewell.com"><u>EV@Sagewell.com</u></a> if you have any questions about this process.</p><p>Make sure to drop by an upcoming BDE event to drive an electric car, talk with Belmont residents who own electric vehicles, and learn about our Smart Charger Program.</p>
												HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT					
					<p>BMLD offers no-cost, comprehensive energy assessments to all of its residential customers. As part of the assessment a professional energy advisor will conduct a thorough analysis of your home&#8217;s energy use, offer tips on appliance usage, and provide a report detailing recommendations and payback times for any suggested improvements. Participants are under no obligation to proceed with project work suggested during assessments. The advisor will also install up to $30 of energy savings materials during the assessment. If requested, the 2018 energy assessment program includes a free thermal imaging scan and blower door test.</p><p>To schedule your assessment or receive advice about saving energy in general, call BMLD’s Energy Hotline hosted by Energy New England at <strong>1-888-772-4242</strong>.</p><p><b>BELMONT LIGHT ENERGY HOTLINE</b><strong><br /></strong>Energy New England<br /><b>1-888-772-4242</b></p><p><strong>Home Energy Assessment page </strong><!--EndFragment--><b><br /></b></p>
												DISCOUNTS ON HIGH EFFICIENCY HEATING/COOLING SYSTEMS					
					<p>Highly efficient electric heat pump systems can help residents reduce energy bills and carbon footprints by up to 50%. For this reason, BMLD set a goal of reaching 50 residential heat pumps in town through its Energy Grant Program.</p><p>BMLD offers discounts between $500 and $1,500 for heat pumps depending on the size of the system. These discounts are available to homes currently heated with any fuel type. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.belmontlightenergygrant.com/"><u>Belmont Light’s Heat Pump Grant</u></a>. </p>
												CFL RECYCLING					
					<p>It is important to BMLD that all CFLs are safely recycled. Spent CFLs can be dropped off at BMLD’s 40 Prince Street office during normal business hours (M-F 8 AM to 4 PM), or at other recycling centers in and around Belmont, including:</p><ul><li>Belmont Department of Public Works (DPW) Main Office, Homer Building, 19 Moore St. (M-F 8 AM to 4 PM)</li><li>Hillside Gardens, 280 Blanchard Rd. (M-Sat. 8 AM to 6 PM)</li><li>Home Depot, 615 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472</li></ul><p>For more information on CFLs, LEDs, or efficient light fixtures please visit <u><a href="http://www.energystar.gov/">ENERGY STAR</a></u>. For information on CFL mercury content, proper usage, recycling, and clean up please visit the <a style="text-decoration-line: underline;" href="http://www.epa.gov/cfl/">Environmental Protection Agency</a>.</p>
												GREEN CHOICE PROGRAM					
					<p>BMLD is committed to supporting clean and renewable energy resources. Every BMLD customer has the option of further supporting renewable energy resources through BMLD’s voluntary Green Choice Program. By electing to participate in Green Choice, you can help sustain and support renewable energy resources for as little as $6 per month added to your electric bill.</p><p>Each $6 “block” represents the production of 100 kilowatt-hours of electricity from renewable resources. Customers may elect to purchase as many 100 kilowatt-hour blocks per month as they wish, and may cancel their participation at any time with a 30 day notice.</p><p>To participate in the Green Choice Program, download the <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/energy-solutions/pdf/Green%20Choice%20Program.pdf"><u>Green Choice Program Application</u></a> and return it to BMLD’s office at:</p><p><b>Belmont Light Green Choice Program</b><br />40 Prince Street<br />Belmont, MA 02478</p><p>Funds from the Green Choice Program will be used to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from Class I qualified renewable energy resources. For each megawatt-hour of electricity produced by a qualified renewable resource, 1 REC is created on the New England Power Pool Generation Information System (NEPOOL GIS). Since it is physically impossible to determine where a unit of electricity comes from or flows to on the grid, the RECs market helps ensure that renewable resources remain competitive in New England by capturing its environmental value or “attributes” as a second product. As a Green Choice participant, you choose to contribute to a more sustainable power supply for New England.</p>
												LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)					
					<p>Heating assistance is available for low income Belmont residents. Please visit <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/energy-solutions/financial-assistance.php?id=24"><u>BMLD</u></a> for more information on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).</p>
												GOOD NEIGHBOR ENERGY FUND					
					<p>To learn more about the Good Neighbor Energy Fund please visit <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/energy-solutions/financial-assistance.php?id=24">BMLD</a>.</p>
												HEATING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE RETROFIT TASK WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEARTWAP)					
					<p>Belmont residents who are eligible for the LIHEAP fuel assistance and own their own home can get help with heating system repairs or replacement through the Heating Energy Assistance Retrofit Task Weatherization Assistance Program (HEARTWAP).</p><p>During the heating season, eligible homeowners whose heating systems are not working can get free emergency repairs. In some cases, homeowners can have their heating systems replaced. Priority for HEARTWAP services is given to those clients in an emergency no-heat or unsafe heating situation.</p><p>For more information on HEARTWAP please visit <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/energy-solutions/financial-assistance.php?id=24">BMLD</a>.</p>
												EMISSION-FREE RENEWABLE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION					
					<p>BMLD shares its customers’ commitment to emission-free renewable energy. If you are considering installing solar panels or a wind turbine to supply energy to your home or business, please review BMLD’s <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/pdf%20-%20Energy%20Solutions/EFR_Policy_Effective_12.01.15%20FINAL.pdf"><u>Policy on Emission Free Renewable Generation Facilities</u></a> effective December 1, 2015.</p><p>Before beginning installation, distributed generation host customers planning to install installations sized 20kW or smaller are required to submit an <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/pdf%20-%20Energy%20Solutions/2015_Belmont_Light_Interconnection_Application.pdf"><u>Interconnection and Service Agreement Application</u></a> together with the application processing fee and a copy of the signed electrical permit. To apply for interconnection for a system larger than 20kW, please contact BMLD’s Engineering Department at <a href="mailto:interconnections@belmontlight.com"><u>interconnections@belmontlight.com</u></a> or 617-993-2800. </p><p>BMLD recognizes that the decision to host an emission-free renewable distributed generation facility requires careful consideration of many economic and physical factors. BMLD’s distributed generation policy is designed to provide customers with flexibility of contract and fuel options while maintaining low rates for all customers and the reliability and safety of its system. If you have questions regarding the <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/pdf%20-%20Energy%20Solutions/EFR_Policy_Effective_12.01.15%20FINAL.pdf"><u>policy</u></a>, <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/pdf%20-%20Energy%20Solutions/Rate_EFR_Tariff_Effective%2012.01.15.pdf"><u>rate</u></a>, or interconnection process for solar PV, please do not hesitate to <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/customer-service/contact-info.php?id=8"><u>contact BMLD</u></a>.</p><p><a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/pdf%20-%20Energy%20Solutions/2015_Belmont_Light_Interconnection_Application.pdf"><u>Interconnection and Service Agreement Application</u></a></p><p><a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/pdf%20-%20Energy%20Solutions/EFR_Policy_Effective_12.01.15%20FINAL.pdf">2015 Policy on Emission Free Renewable Energy Facilities</a></p><p><a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/pdf%20-%20Energy%20Solutions/Rate_EFR_Tariff_Effective%2012.01.15.pdf">Rate EFR for solar and wind customers</a></p>
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