Massachusetts Biomass Grant programs - Check them out

Last Friday, March 01-2013, 2 grant programs for biomass heating appliances became available

Small Pellet Boiler Pilot Grant Program: up to $15,000 grant
http://www.masscec.com/index.cfm/cdid/14725/pid/11159

Outdoor Hydronic Heater Change-Out Pilot Program: up to $15,000 grant
http://www.masscec.com/index.cfm/pa...Change-Out-Pilot-Program/cdid/14443/pid/11159

Interesting is the required energy audit for the small pellet boiler grant program.

Yep leave it to MA to include red tape. I wonder if they require the energy audit simply to be sure the boiler can handle the heat load but who knows. Of course with anything in MA from the MA government be sure you know the details better than the officials. My experience with the home energy efficiency programs has always been that they say no at first until you prove that what is proposed meets or exceeds all requirements.

For those of you interested in this MA grant, you can call (866) 527-7283 to schedule a no cost Home Energy Assessment.
http://www.masssave.com/residential/offers/home-energy-assessments

The owb change out grant has a deadline of Feb 22, 2013. And only had enough funding for 10 boilers. Better than nothing I guess. But as usual with these programs its kind of like playing the lottery. And hope your number comes up.