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Sustainability & Energy Commission
Mission Statement
The Sustainability and Energy Commission (SEC) was created as a means for implementing aspects of the Master Plan and approved by Town Meeting to serve as a forum to promote high levels of energy efficiency, energy and natural resource sustainability and to guard against the effects of energy and natural resource disruption/depletion and climate change.
- The SEC has engaged with town departments encouraging reduced energy use, preparedness for joining the Commonwealth's Green Communities grants program, and general awareness around the topic of Sustainability.
- We presented our work, goals, and vision at the Know Your Town program on 10/11/18
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Jennifer DeForge, Member
Term Expires: 2022 - Matthew Roth, Chair
Term Expires: 2023 - John Howard, Clerk
Term Expires: 2023 - Srinivasan Raghavan, Associate Chair
Term Expires: 2023 - Robert Salthouse Member
Term Expires: 2024
Energy Saving Program Links
South Hadley Electric Light Dept. (SHELD) Incentives
https://www.sheld.org/ 413-536-1050
Energy Audit
- Phone (888) 333-7525. This audit covers electrical appliances and HVAC devices not covered by the Mass Save energy audit which is only for Eversource customers.
Tools
- Electric lawn mower $100, Leaf Blower $25, Trimmer $2, Electric Bicycles $200, Electric Service Upgrades $200. For Details see: https://www.sheld.org/pages/
forms/greenhouse-gas- reduction-rebates/
- Electric lawn mower $100, Leaf Blower $25, Trimmer $2, Electric Bicycles $200, Electric Service Upgrades $200. For Details see: https://www.sheld.org/pages/
Peak Demand Devices
- Sonnen Battery$15/MO.,ChargePoint point EV Charger $10/MO., GE or Rhein H2O Heater $5/MO. Mini-Split Controller $5/MO. For Details see: https://www.sheld.org/pages/
forms/the-helps-connected- homes-program/
- Sonnen Battery$15/MO.,ChargePoint point EV Charger $10/MO., GE or Rhein H2O Heater $5/MO. Mini-Split Controller $5/MO. For Details see: https://www.sheld.org/pages/
Connected Homes
- The Program Wi-Fi connected devices can receive monthly Incentives https://munihelpsconnectedhomes.virtualpeaker.io/overview/
Energy Star Appliances
- Air Purifier, Room Air Conditioner, Clothes Dryer (Electric), Freezer, Dehumidifier, Dishwasher, Clothes Washer & Refrigerator $25 for Standard. Freezer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Clothes Dryer (Electric) & Clothes Washer $100 for Most Efficient. Variable Speed Pool Pump $200 for Standard. Heat Pump Clothes Dryer $500 for Standard. Heat Pump Water Heater $500 for Standard. Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat $100 for Standard. For Details see: https://www.sheld.org/pages/forms/energy-star-appliance-rebate/
- Air Source Heat Pump or Mini-Split $250- $500. For Details see: https://www.sheld.org/pages/forms/cool-homes-rebate/
- Air Purifier, Room Air Conditioner, Clothes Dryer (Electric), Freezer, Dehumidifier, Dishwasher, Clothes Washer & Refrigerator $25 for Standard. Freezer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Clothes Dryer (Electric) & Clothes Washer $100 for Most Efficient. Variable Speed Pool Pump $200 for Standard. Heat Pump Clothes Dryer $500 for Standard. Heat Pump Water Heater $500 for Standard. Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat $100 for Standard. For Details see: https://www.sheld.org/pages/forms/energy-star-appliance-rebate/
Home Efficiency
- Blower Door Test & Air Sealing, Energy Star Rated Heating System, Insulation & Duct Sealing 50%, up to $500.
Other Offers:
- SHELD and Central Chevrolet offer up to $4,250 off a new Bolt. The Bolt is on a temporary “Stop Sale Order” but it will end. For Details see: https://www.sheld.org/uploads/south-hadley-central-bolt-8-21.pdf
- SHELD $300 rebate for a ChargePoint EV charger call 413-536-1050 Details see: https://www.sheld.org/pages/forms/greenhouse-gas-reduction-rebates/
- ChargePoint Charging Station at the rear of the South Hadley Senior Center 45 Dayton St. off Rt. 116 (888) 758-4389
Massachusetts Incentives
Mass Save
- Free Mass Save Home Energy Audit and Residential Rebates for Eversource Costomers Only 866-527-7283 This is because Eversource funds these incentives. (SHELD funds the incentives for electrical devices.)
- Home Insulation 75%-100% Off
- Heat Pump Water Heaters up to $600, For Details see: https://www.masssave.com/
saving/residential-rebates/ heat-pump-water-heaters - Natural Gas Boilers & Furnaces up to $2,750, Thermostats up to $100, Clothes Washers up to $150, For Details see: https://www.masssave.com/rebates
Mor-EV
- Purchase or lease a new eligible vehicle with a purchase price less than $50,000. Receive up to $2,500 for a new battery or fuel cell electric vehicle, and up to $1,500 for a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. For Details see: https://mor-ev.org/
Massachusetts Solar PV Incentive
- Tax credit of $1,000 credit For Details see: https://www.mass.gov/regulations/830-CMR-6261-residential-energy-credit
- Tax credit of $1,000 credit For Details see: https://www.mass.gov/regulations/830-CMR-6261-residential-energy-credit
Federal Tax Credits
- Energy Star Clothes dryers $50, https://www.energystar.gov/
- Energy Star Appliances air source Heat Pumps $300, Air Conditioners $300, Hot Water Heaters $300, Biomass Stoves $300, Home Air Sealing (Materials Only) 10% up to $500, metal or asphalt Roofs (Materials Only) 10% up to $500, Windows, Doors & Skylights (Materials Only) 10% up to $500. For Details see: https://www.energystar.gov/
about/federal_tax_credits/non_ business_energy_property_tax_ credits - 26% credit till 12/31/2023 (then 22%) for Geothermal Heat Pumps, Small wind turbines (residential) and Solar Energy Systems (including solar water heaters) For Details see: https://energystar-mesa.force.com/ENERGYSTAR/s/article/What-tax-credits-are-available-1600088465189?topicId=0TOt00000008fI9GAI&topicName=Tax%20Credits
- Up to $7,500 for new EVs For Details see: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/
feg/taxevb.shtml