You may be able to take advantage of several rebate programs in Essex County, MA for high efficiency heating units.

Columbia Gas of Massachusetts offers its residential customers a variety of rebates for the installation of energy efficient heating units including furnaces, boilers and water heaters.

All three utilities offer rebates through the GasNetworks program. Rebates range from $400-$800 for efficient furnaces, $500-$1,500 for efficient natural gas boilers, $1,000-$1,600 for combined boiler and water heating units and $50-$800 for efficient water heaters.

Finally, the federal tax credit has been extended for the 2011 tax year. The tax credit will cover 10 percent, up to $500, of the cost of certain energy efficiency upgrades. The most you can receive for oil or gas furnace and boilers is $150, and the most you can receive for a water heater is $300. To qualify, all furnace and boilers must have an AFUE rating of 95 percent or higher.