Home owners: Learn more about the Mass Save program and the great incentives for Massachusetts residents to make their homes more energy efficient
The Mass Save Home Energy Services program provides incentives for Massachusetts residents to make their homes more energy efficient. Incentives and rebates are available for air sealing, insulation, heating system replacement, water heater replacement, and other upgrades. To access these incentives, you must receive a no-cost Mass Save energy assessment before making any upgrades.
There are three ways to get started in the program:
Option 1: Call Mass Save to schedule a Home Energy Assessment
You can call Mass Save at 866-527-SAVE (7283) and schedule a Home Energy Assessment with a Mass Save Energy Specialist. During this call a Mass Save representative will schedule an assessment and walk you through the process of arranging for turn-key weatherization services based on recommended improvements.
Option 2: Choose a participating Independent Installation Contractor (IIC)
If you believe your home is in need of weatherization improvements and are interested in choosing a specific Mass Save Independent Installation Contractor (IIC) before you receive a Mass Save energy assessment, you may contact the contractor directly to discuss your weatherization needs and discuss how to proceed. You will be required to schedule a Home Energy Assessment prior to installation. After your Home Energy Assessment, you can work with the participating IIC of your choice to complete the installation of eligible weatherization improvements. For a list of participating contractors in your area, visit www.masssave.com and click on “For Your Home” and then on “Participating Contractors.”
Option 3: Find a participating Home Performance Contractor (HPC)
You can also contact a participating Mass Save Home Performance Contractor. The Home Performance Contractor can perform the Home Energy Assessment as well as any weatherization improvements you choose to undertake. For a list of participating contractors in your area, visit www.masssave.com and click on “For Your Home” and then on “Participating Contractors.”
More about the Home Energy Assessment
Regardless of the option you choose, an Energy Specialist will visit to assess your home’s current energy use and provide a custom list of energy-saving recommendations for your home, and will help you develop a plan to make your home more efficient. What you should expect:
· A Home Energy Assessment usually takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours
· All key decision-makers should be present at the assessment
· The specialist will help you develop an energy plan and explain applicable incentives
Your no-cost Home Energy Assessment includes:
Personalized report outlining recommended energy efficiency improvements
Installation of no-cost immediate savings measures such as compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), programmable thermostats, and water saving devices, as needed
· Screening for eligibility for the ENERGY STAR® refrigerator rebate
· Air Sealing and Insulation specification, if applicable
· Infrared Testing, if applicable
· Combustion Safety Testing
Rebates and incentives
Generous weatherization rebates of 75%, up to $2000 towards the cost of the work, and other incentives are available to qualifying Massachusetts residents.
· No-cost targeted air sealing
· Generous rebates on qualifying energy-efficient heating and hot water heating equipment
· The opportunity to apply for 0% financing for eligible measures through the HEAT loan program
· And more!