Combined Heat and Power (MCHP) in MA is not going well due to the cost of install, cost of equipment, and lack of authorized rebates from the MA Clean Energy Center. We know it saves almost 60% -100% on electric bills due to net metering. MCHP uses gas two times to heat and make electricity. The carbon reduction is the best bang for your dollar.
Cost of install is high because you must install a new boiler and or furnace with the Honda MCHP unit. You may defer the cost by half if you install a MCHP ready boiler or furnace first then later install the Honda MCHP unit. Cost run form $10-15,000 for a boiler and 5-7,000 for a furnace ready MCHP . MCHP is great for new home construction, or a complete remodel, or when you need a new heating system.
The Honda MCHP unit install is $10-15,000 depending on the type you install. A plus model restarts when you have a power failure.
The authorized rebates for the MA Clean Energy Center could be as much as $7000 for each unit. With the MassSave no interest loan for 7 years for up to $25,000. The cost could be reduced for homeowners.
It is time to get the rebates from the MA Clean Energy Center. The money is public money that came from the utility bills we all pay. Thus far ost of this money went to solar and winds. These are for electricity only. With MCHP you also get heat. What do you think we need to do to get the MA rebates for MCHP?
