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Chicopee Electric Light has served the city since 1896 with competitive rates (approximately $0.18/kWh as of Apr 2026) and comprehensive rebate programs through NextZero.
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Mass Save Eligibility
CEL customers are NOT eligible for Mass Save programs. CEL offers its own rebates through NextZero/MMWEC.
Maximum: $12,000
$1.20 per watt up to $12,000, or 50% of project cost (whichever is less). Source: NextZero (chicopee/solar/ subpage was 500 during 2026-05-01 verification but figure consistent across all referenced sources).
Maximum: 3 tons per year per account
Rebate for air source heat pumps including mini-splits. Must meet NEEP cold-climate standards.
Maximum: 3 tons per year per account
Rebate for ground source (geothermal) heat pump installations.
Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters.
Maximum: $3,000/year
50% up to $750 per project (Blower Door Test & Air Sealing, Insulation, Duct Sealing each). Aggregate $3,000 per customer per year. Installs 1/1/2026–12/31/2026. Source: nextzero.org/chicopee/heating-cooling/.
Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified heat pump clothes dryers.
$500 (replacing gas/propane); $100 (replacing electric).
Net metering with bill credits for excess solar generation.
Earn $5-$30/month per device
Monthly incentives: battery (Duracell, Emporia) $30, EV/charger $10, water heater $5, mini-split controller $5, Wi-Fi thermostat $5. Up to 170 peak event hours/year. Credits issued quarterly.
NuWatt handles all the paperwork to ensure you receive every rebate available from Chicopee Municipal Lighting Plant.