Finding the most affordable ways to heat your home during the winter is a must for homeowners in colder areas. Replacing your oil furnace, boiler, tank, or water heater with a new, energy-efficient model can qualify you for rebates that can save you money now while keeping your heating bills lower for years to come.
How Rebates Make Heating System Upgrades More Affordable
Choosing a heating system replacement can often be challenging. Incentive programs are offered by various agencies and organizations to point consumers in the direction of more energy-efficient models and to promote the best use of available energy resources. The National Oilheat Research Alliance, more commonly referred to as NORA, offers a number of rebate options designed to help consumers manage the cost of upgrading their systems with added cash back on their purchases.
Rebates Available From NORA
In our area, NORA rebates are available through the Mid-Atlantic Petroleum Distributors Association (MAPDA) Equipment Rebate Program. This program opened for applications on March 21, 2024, and can provide cashback for the purchase of replacement systems that are:
- Oil furnace replacements: Purchasers of qualifying replacement systems can receive a $200 rebate.
- Oil boiler replacements: Eligible replacements qualify for $300 in rebates.
- Oil tank replacements: A qualifying replacement oil tank is eligible for a $200 rebate.
- Oil-fired water heater replacements: Oil-fired water heating replacement systems can qualify for $100 in rebate funds.
To qualify, systems must be of higher fuel efficiency than the original systems they replace. These incentives can only be processed through qualifying HVAC companies.
MAPDA and NORA: Working Toward Improved Energy Efficiency
MAPDA is in a unique position to assist residents of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia with NORA incentives. As a leading trade association for convenience stores and energy distributors, MAPDA is integrally involved in helping NORA administer incentive programs for energy-efficient oil-fired systems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Unlike most home improvement stores, established HVAC companies can provide their professional expertise to help their customers find systems that qualify for program incentives and that are affordably priced for their needs.
How MAPDA’s Equipment Rebate Program Works
Initially, MAPDA’s rebate program applied only to oil tanks. Over time, it has expanded to cover furnaces, water heating systems, and boilers. These systems must be more efficient than the equipment they replace and must be installed by a qualified HVAC company that participates in the program. Companies that offer HVAC repairs and heating oil delivery can sometimes provide added information about MAPDA incentives for energy-efficient heating systems and water heaters in the Mid-Atlantic area.
Benefits of Rebates Through MAPDA and NORA
The funds received as incentives and offered through local HVAC companies can make it financially feasible to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment. These rebate programs are designed to make things easy for customers and HVAC companies alike. By choosing the most energy-efficient options for oil furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and tank replacements, customers can enjoy added financial resources that can soften the financial blow of new replacements. Upgrading to a new heating installation performed by trusted HVAC professionals can allow you to enjoy lower heating bills while conserving energy throughout the winter months.
At Griffith Energy Services, we make it easy to access the best array of program incentives and systems to suit your needs. Our company began its journey more than 100 years ago as a coal and ice company. Today, we serve the Mid-Atlantic region with heating, cooling, and fuel delivery services that are tailored to meet your needs. We offer 24-hour emergency repair services and expert heating installation services for homes and businesses. If you want to discuss a new system and currently available incentives with our team, give us a call today at 888-474-3391. We’re proud to be a “Doggone Dependable” source for all your heating and cooling needs.
