Switch from oil or gas to a cold-climate heat pump.
Heat and cool your home with one system, and stop scheduling oil deliveries. Tell us about your house and an independent local heat pump installer who serves your town can give you a free quote.
What we can help with
Ductless Mini-Split Heat PumpsFree quotes from independent local installers for cold-climate ductless mini-split heat pumps in Wakefield, Reading, Melrose, Malden, Lynn and the North Shore, MA.
Ducted (Central) Heat PumpsReplace a furnace or central AC with a cold-climate ducted heat pump.
Oil to Heat Pump ConversionReplace an oil or gas boiler or furnace with a cold-climate heat pump.
Oil Tank RemovalBasement and underground heating oil tank removal after a heat pump conversion.
Why a heat pump is worth a look
Efficiency, comfort and safety, with rebates that depend on your utility.
2 to 3 times as efficient
Mass Save says cold-climate heat pumps are 2 to 3 times as efficient as a boiler or furnace, and many heat efficiently down to -15°F.(Mass Save: Heat pump rebates)
No combustion, no stored fuel
Heat pumps do not burn fuel in the home, so there is no in-home fuel storage and no carbon monoxide from the heating system.(Mass Save: Heat pump rebates)
Heating and cooling in one
The same system provides air conditioning in summer.(Mass Save: Heat pump rebates)
Local rebates differ by town
Wakefield (WMGLD), Reading-area towns (RMLD) and Peabody (PMLP) have municipal utilities with their own heat pump rebates. Most other North Shore towns are served by Mass Save sponsors.(WMGLD (Wakefield): Heat pump rebate, RMLD: Heat pump rebate or 0% interest loan, Peabody Municipal Light Plant: 2026 heat pump rebate program)
Why North Shore homeowners are switching
Mass Save says today's cold-climate heat pumps are 2 to 3 times as efficient as a boiler or furnace, and many models heat efficiently down to -15°F. They also cool in summer and remove the need to store fuel or burn it in the house.
Where you live on the North Shore changes the rebate picture. Several towns here buy electricity from a municipal light department rather than a Mass Save sponsor: WMGLD in Wakefield, RMLD in Reading, North Reading, Wilmington and Lynnfield Center, and PMLP in Peabody. Each runs its own heat pump rebate program with its own rules.
A good installer sizes the system to your house with a heat-loss calculation, and many programs encourage or require insulation and air sealing first, so the system can be smaller and cost less to run.
How it works
- Fill out the short form. Tell us your town and what is going on.
- A local pro contacts you. They talk through the job with you and set up a visit if needed.
- Get a quote and decide. Requesting a quote is free, and you are never obligated to hire.
Towns and their utilities
Wakefield, MA
Median home built ~1956 · 57% pre-1960
Reading, MA
Median home built ~1960 · 51% pre-1960
Melrose, MA
Median home built ~1938 · 70% pre-1960
Stoneham, MA
Median home built ~1964 · 46% pre-1960
Lynnfield, MA
Median home built ~1964 · 43% pre-1960
Saugus, MA
Median home built ~1962 · 47% pre-1960
Woburn, MA
Median home built ~1968 · 41% pre-1960
Malden, MA
Median home built ~1950 · 56% pre-1960
Lynn, MA
Median home built ~1946 · 63% pre-1960
Peabody, MA
Median home built ~1966 · 40% pre-1960
North Reading, MA
Median home built ~1975 · 28% pre-1960
Wilmington, MA
Median home built ~1979 · 29% pre-1960
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Heat pump FAQ
Is North Shore Heat Pump Pros an installer?
No. We are a free service that connects homeowners with independent local professionals, who are responsible for their own work, pricing, licensing, permits, and insurance.
Does it cost anything?
No. Requesting a quote is free and you are never obligated to hire. We may be paid by the professionals we connect you with.
Can I get Mass Save rebates in every town?
No. Customers of municipal light departments such as WMGLD, RMLD and PMLP generally use their own utility's heat pump program instead. Check the name on your electric bill.
Is there still a federal tax credit?
The federal energy efficient home improvement credit (25C) does not apply to equipment installed after 2025. Ask a tax professional about your situation.
Does RMLD allow Mass Save heat pump rebates?
RMLD says its heat pump rebate cannot be combined with Mass Save heat pump rebates, though RMLD customers may still be eligible for some Mass Save gas-specific rebates.
Is there a special electric rate for heat pumps?
Mass Save describes a seasonal heat pump rate offered by participating utilities. Municipal utilities set their own rates; ask yours.
Comparing heat pump quotes
- Ask for a room-by-room heat-loss calculation rather than sizing by square footage or by the old boiler.
- Confirm the equipment qualifies for your utility's rebate before you sign, and who files the paperwork.
- Ask whether the installer is a participating contractor in your utility's program, where one is required.
- HVAC refrigeration work in Massachusetts is licensed; electrical work needs a licensed electrician and permit. Ask for license numbers.
- Ask what happens to the old boiler or furnace and oil tank, and whether removal and permits are included.