Residential Rebates

Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) offers a variety of energy efficiency, conservation, and electrification programs to help keep rates affordable and reduce our impact. Rebates are a key part of our effort to promote electrification and sustainable practices.

The rebates detailed here encourage residential customers to purchase energy-efficient equipment that they otherwise may not have considered without a rebate. Select the rebate title for additional details and application process information, and requirements.

Residential Customer Rebates

ProgramDescriptionIncentive Amount
Electric Panel Upgrade RebateWho is eligible: RMLD customers who upgrade their panel to a higher amperage. 
Goal: To promote electrification by supporting customers who need to increase the amperage of their electrical panel to accommodate additional load due to the installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charger, heat pump, or other electrical equipment.
$500
Heat Pump Rebate or 0% Interest LoanWho is eligible: RMLD Residential customers who install heat pumps at their primary home in RMLD territory. 
Goal: To promote electrification and reduce net carbon emissions.
  • New Heat Pump: Up to $11,500
  • Replacement Heat Pump: Up to $7,500
  • Loan: Up to $40,000 zero-interest
  • Plus Weatherization: Up to $3,500 (excluding tax)
Residential & Small Commercial Solar Rebate (<20 kW)Who is eligible: RMLD qualifying customers who install a grid-connected solar system at their home that is less than 20 kilowatts (kW) in size. 
Goal: To reduce net carbon emissions and fulfill compliance obligations.
$600 per kilowatt
Electric Vehicle Charger RebateWho is eligible: RMLD customers who purchase an EV charger that is installed at their residence within RMLD’s service territory. 
Goal: To promote electrification and reduce net carbon emissions.
Up to $750
Energy Star Certified Appliance RebateWho is eligible: RMLD customers who purchase and install eligible EnergyStar-certified appliances. Eligible Appliances include EnergyStar-certified electric snowblowers, EnergyStar-certified electric ranges, and EnergyStar-certified wireless thermostats. 
Goal: To promote energy efficiency.
$50 - $125 per appliance
Load Management Device RebateWho is eligible: Residential customers who purchase a Load Management Device and install the device at their residence within RMLD’s service territory. 
Goal: To promote a reduction in peak energy use to help reduce carbon emissions and control rates.
Up to 50% of the total equipment costs. Maximum incentive: $1,200


Please review RMLD's Energy Efficiency, Conservation, and Electrification Program Requirements (PDF), which apply to ALL available rebate programs.

Please Note: RMLD reserves the right to modify or terminate RMLD Rebate Programs without prior notice based on the availability of funds and other relevant factors. 

Rebate Programs Updated December 20, 2024.