<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"> Yes</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					
					Purchasing a new appliance this year? Choose an ENERGY STAR<sup>®</sup> qualified appliance and receive a rebate on your electric bill!
<b>2018 APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM</b>
The 2018 ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program features rebates for ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifiers and room air conditioner replacements, as well as rebates for central air conditioners, refrigerators, and room air conditioner additions. The 2018 Appliance Rebate Program is designed to help you save even more energy and money in 2018 and beyond. Download the <u><a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/2018_Appliance%20Rebate%20Brochure.pdf">2018 Appliance Rebate Application and</a></u><u> </u><u><a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/tinymce/js/tinymce/plugins/moxiemanager/data/files/2018_Appliance%20Rebate%20Brochure.pdf">Brochure</a></u><strong> </strong>and return it with your sales receipt, proof of the ENERGY STAR qualification and proof of removal* to the address below.
Return all appliance rebate applications to:
<b>BELMONT LIGHT APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM</b>
Energy New England
100 Foxborough Blvd., Suite 110
Foxborough, MA 02035
<strong>Please do not include your applications with your electric bill payments.</strong>
*Please note that proof of proper removal of your old appliance is required for all refrigerator rebates and for the full-room air conditioner rebate. Rebates are limited to $200 per household per calendar year. See the ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Application and Brochure for more information or call <b>1-888-772-4242</b>. For information on ENERGY STAR qualified products, vendors, and potential savings, visit <u><a href="http://www.energystar.gov/">www.energystar.gov.</a></u>
<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>
												ELECTRIC VEHICLE SMART CHARGER PROGRAM					
					<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>
												FREE HOME ENERGY AUDITS					
					<p>Belmont Light offers no-cost, comprehensive energy audits to all residential customers. As part of the audit, 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 audits.) The advisor will also install up to $30 of energy savings materials during the audit. The 2018 audit 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 our Energy Hotline, hosted by Energy New England, at <b>1-888-772-4242</b>.</p><p><b>BELMONT LIGHT ENERGY HOTLINE</b><strong><br /></strong>Energy New England<br /><b>1-888-772-4242</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, Belmont Light set a goal of 50 residential heat pumps in town through its Energy Grant Program <i>(read more below)</i>.</p><p>Belmont Light 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 the <u><a href="http://www.belmontlightenergygrant.com/">Program Website</a></u> or call Sagewell, the program administrator, at <b>617-963-8141</b>.</p><p><b>HEAT PUMP DISCOUNT</b><br />Sagewell, Inc.<br /><b>617-963-8141</b></p><p><u><a href="http://www.belmontlightenergygrant.com/">Belmont Light Program Website</a></u></p>
												ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING					
					<p>A simple and effective way to save energy and reduce your electric bill is to replace incandescent light bulbs with light-emitting diode light bulbs (LEDs).</p><p>According to the <a href="https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/led-lighting" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Department of Energy</u></a>, LEDs use at least 75% less energy and last 25 times as long as incandescent light bulbs.</p>
												CFL RECYCLING					
					<p>It is important to Belmont Light that all CFLs are safely recycled. Spent CFLs can be dropped off at our 40 Prince Street office during normal business hours (M-F 8 AM to 4 PM) and there are many other recycling centers in and around Belmont, including:</p><ul><li>Belmont Department of Public Works (DPW) Main Office, Homer Building, 19 Moore St., from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday</li><li>Hillside Gardens, 280 Blanchard Rd., from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday</li><li>Home Depot, 615 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472</li><li>Or search for recycling centers near you at <u><a href="http://www.earth911.com/">http://earth911.com/</a></u>.</li></ul><p>For more information on CFLs, LEDs, and efficient light fixtures, please visit <u><a href="http://www.energystar.gov/">www.energystar.gov</a></u> . For information on CFL mercury content, proper usage, recycling, and clean up, please visit <u><a href="http://www.epa.gov/cfl/">www.epa.gov/cfl/.</a></u></p>
												GREEN CHOICE PROGRAM					
					<p>Belmont Light is committed to supporting clean and renewable energy resources. Every Belmont Light customer also has the option of further supporting renewable energy resources through our 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 30 days notice.</p><p>To participate in the Green Choice Program, download <u><a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/energy-solutions/pdf/Green%20Choice%20Program.pdf">Green Choice Program Application</a></u> below and return to our 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 their 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><p><strong><u><a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/energy-solutions/pdf/Green%20Choice%20Program.pdf">Green Choice Program Application</a></u></strong></p><p>BMLD WEBSITE: <a href="http://www.belmontlight.com/"><u>www.belmontlight.com</u></a></p>
												WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP)					
					<p>Weatherization improvements can include insulating attic and walls, sealing cracks, wrapping water heaters and pipes, installing storm windows, or making other energy-related improvements. Households can expect to see anywhere from 25% &#8211; 30% energy savings after improvements are made with estimated energy cost-savings of more than $500.</p><p>The WAP program operates throughout the year. Residents who are eligible for the LIHEAP fuel assistance program, receive Social Security Income, (SSI) or receive Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) may be eligible for WAP.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.massresources.org/"><u>massresources.org</u> </a>for more information and to download an application.</p>
												LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)					
					<p>Heating assistance is available for low income Belmont residents through the following programs:</p><p><b>Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI)</b><br />45 Kirk Street<br />Lowell, MA 01854<br /><b style="font-size: 16px;">877-451-1082</b></p>
												GOOD NEIGHBOR ENERGY FUND					
					<p>To learn more about the Good Neighbor Energy Fund, please call toll free <b>800.334.3047</b>, or visit <a href="http://www.magoodneighbor.org/"><u>www.magoodneighbor.org</u></a>.</p>
												CITIZENS ENERGY PROGRAMS					
					<p>To learn more about Citizens Energy Programs, please call toll free <b>866.GAS.9918</b>, or visit <a href="http://www.citizensenergy.com/"><u>www.citzensenergy.com</u></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.</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 contact:</p><p><b>Menotomy Weatherization</b><br />20 Academy Street, Suite 202<br />Arlington, MA 02476</p><p><b>781-316-3436<br />888-772-4242</b></p>