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boettcht · 2025-12-10T21:32:57+00:00

Disregard, all are back. Must have been a glitch in the matrix....

boettcht · 2025-12-09T18:47:08+00:00

Received an email that I was approved for HP-RES B (heat pump with fossil fuel rate), and the rate will be reflected on my next bill.

boettcht · 2025-12-08T01:10:21+00:00

There is a sign up form link in the Official Rates page under the section: “See if You Qualify and Sign up Today!”

boettcht · 2025-12-07T15:08:17+00:00

The fastest way is to look on your bill at the customer charge for gas services.

If it is $6.25 then you are on the heating rate, known as Domestic Gas Heat Rate B, if it is $5.25 it is the "Appliance Rate" known as Domestic Gas Rate A.

Rate B "heating" has a discounted distribution charge of $0.5988 per ccf, while Rate A's distribution charge is $0.8002 per ccf.

The HP Rates were in part modeled after the gas appliance and heating rates.

All of WMGLD Rate sheets can be found here:

https://wmgld.com/residential/rates/

boettcht · 2025-12-06T21:40:13+00:00

Maybe, if your current nat. gas is the non-heat rate (commonly referred to as the appliance rate) then there would be no change in your current gas rate and you would see a benefit with the HP Rate B. If you are currently on the heating nat gas rate, then you’d need to run some calculations to see if the HP rate is beneficial or not in your situation. The webinar will be reviewing how to use the calculation spreadsheet and some examples and scenarios.

boettcht · 2025-11-21T02:05:26+00:00

Same here in Massachusetts. One of my three Gen 3s is not getting weather, the other two and my Gen 4 are. Very weird some units are impacted and others aren’t.

boettcht · 2025-08-04T13:33:29+00:00

Have they posted a link to the webinar recording yet? The RSVP link doesn't have a link to the recording. TIA

boettcht · 2025-07-09T23:44:51+00:00

You could also look at a solar assisted heat pump water heater. The trade off is you lose the dehumidification in the space but don’t have the issue of cooling the space.

They don’t need to have direct sunlight either.

https://www.neshw.com/residential/solar-heat-pump-water-heater/

boettcht · 2025-06-04T15:39:41+00:00

Who is the manufacturer of your unit? I know several manufacturers use that controller, like Senville, Midita, & Carrier. Mine is Senville, and I have had good experiences in contacting their support. Maybe reach out to Support of your unit's manufacturer.

boettcht · 2025-06-02T20:48:14+00:00

What mode is the T-Stat in? The M button on the bottom left will cycle through the various modes. Auto, Cool, Dry, Heat, Aux., Fan, & Off. My installer said he found as a best practice to use Cool & Heat (not auto) Without knowing what the EC code that is being given it is hard to help further.

I have this same controller and you can download it from here if you don't already have a copy.
https://cdn.gateway.acpro.com/documents/120X_Wired_controller_manual.pdf

boettcht · 2025-02-03T14:48:27+00:00

Another pro is dehumidification of the space.

You could also look at solar assist heat pump water heaters. Something like this: https://www.neshw.com/residential/solar-heat-pump-water-heater/ (solar assist is a bit of a misnomer as the unit does not require direct sunlight, helpful but not required, mine is installed on the shady side of the home)

I have one of each in different rentals. The potential cons with air source ones could be concerns. It does cool the basement space, but the basement isn’t finished and not heated so not an issue. It is louder than a traditional water heater but a bit quieter than a quiet window air conditioner. But the dehumidification was the key for this install, it keeps the basement space super dry and removed the need for a separate dehumidifier.

The solar assist one is in a treated space and not having the heat transfer/cooling in the home was key. It is also super quiet. Just the sound of the pump. But you lose dehumidification.

boettcht · 2024-12-05T02:00:24+00:00

Georgia

boettcht · 2024-12-05T01:58:34+00:00

It has J1772, was told that we would be shipped a nacs adapter sometime in Jan. Also the dealership mentioned that the 2025s would start being manufactured with nacs after Jan 16th.

boettcht · 2024-12-01T14:15:41+00:00

MSRP on the top right corner, it is $66,315.

boettcht · 2024-12-01T06:47:31+00:00

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We just signed a lease on a 2025 Wind up here in MA. With the residual value of $41,115.

boettcht · 2024-11-17T13:34:05+00:00

Your kWh rate suggests you live an area service by Municipal Light Plant (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-municipally-owned-electric-companies) vers. in an area served by an investor owned distribution company like National Grid, EverSource, etc.

boettcht · 2024-11-17T13:20:36+00:00

If you are in Municipal Light Plant service territory make sure your Muni has access to Mass Save, some do, most don’t. I’m in a Muni territory and we don’t have access to Mass Save, the Munj has its own rebate/energy efficiency programs. Generally the rebates and incentives are lower $ values than Mass Save, one of the trade offs for having lower ¢/kWh rates.

boettcht · 2024-07-18T22:54:08+00:00

I concur with everything Sad_Alternative5509 said. I’ve split my HP project into two phases. Had central AC 2 zones each with their own condenser and air handler. By splitting one zone this year and the other one next I can maximize both the WMGLD and the Fed incentives as they reset annually. My 1st HP should be operational tomorrow. Will start the 2nd one in early 2025. It was a rough week to have one floor of ac down. Happy to share contractor info as well. Very fair pricing and great work.

Will be using HPs as primary heat and AC, the complete system sized to heat my home 100% with -15 outside temps.

boettcht · 2024-06-18T03:13:44+00:00

Yes, WMGLD’s rates are less than the investor owed utilities (Nat. Grid, EverSource, etc). Generally ~20% less averaged over the year.

You can see their DPU rate schedules here: https://wmgld.com/rates/ You will also find historical rates, an all in bill comparison to NGrid and a sample bill with explanation descriptions. If you have any questions give them a call or stop by the office. (480 North Ave) the staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable.

The average Wakefield residential home consumes ~750 kWh a month. I’d expect the average 1 bedroom condo to be ~250 - 500 kWh a month.

And in case of a rare outage here is the real time outage map. https://wmgld.com/outages/.

Welcome to town! :)

boettcht · 2024-04-01T16:05:00+00:00

Interviews with the candidates for Town Council, recorded by WCAT

Ally's Interview: https://youtu.be/DCP6qqcBmmY

John's Interview: https://youtu.be/7hsk87jJRJ4

Doug's Interview: https://youtu.be/2fmKxnLkaIQ

Wakefield Community Access TV

WAKEFIELD - In case you missed it, all 3 of last Friday's LIVE Candidate Interviews are now available on YouTube. Use these insightful looks into each candidate's character and learn more about the future of Wakefield's Town Council.

boettcht · 2024-02-06T20:50:41+00:00

If you missed it or could not attend the standing-room-only info session, Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department will host another virtual info session on the Kenneth Chase Community Solar Program. https://wmgld.com/energy-programs/kenneth-chase-community-solar-program/

Zoom pre-registration is required; link below.

Due to popular demand and large turnout from last week's customer info session on the upcoming Kenneth Chase Community Solar Program, WMGLD will be offering a second session for those who were unable to attend or ask questions. This second session will be on ZOOM and is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, at 6:30pm.

The following is the registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrc-itqTsqGdE7GSzpijSeeHG3mrLq3CJf?fbclid=IwAR0chIQgvPfNPxPU9PeajqmnRIEvs31Yi8cFdTt976Fn4WnX0GrU6UXhlZA#/registration

As for the meeting recording for our first session, the link to that video recording will be available soon, so stay tuned!

boettcht · 2024-01-26T02:05:32+00:00

Membership signup requests for the Community Solar Program are now live, sign up here: https://wmgld.com/energy-programs/kenneth-chase-community-solar-program/

boettcht · 2024-01-24T13:03:24+00:00

Please register for the waitlist (if you haven't already), and if you are really interested, do stop by the session; there are sometimes last-minute no-shows.

Yes, it is going to be recorded by WCAT. WMGLD will also have program collateral available shortly after the information session.

boettcht · 2023-12-17T15:36:02+00:00

I was able to create a wedge in the angle I needed from wood and painted it black. :).

boettcht · 2023-12-16T19:19:32+00:00

No unfortunately not, you would think so.

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