Mass Save incentives, programs, & rebates
Mass Save is a great first step towards energy efficiency and low-carbon, all-electric heating and cooking alternatives. This is a free resource, funded by Massachusetts utility companies. It provides free energy assessments, incentives, rebates, and training for MA homeowners, tenants, landlords, and businesses. Some of the programs include:
No-cost assessments for 1-4 unit family homes
Energy saving tips for simple maintenance and easy upgrades
Residential rebates (HVAC, insulation, lighting, appliances, renovations, new construction)
Multifamily performance-based cash incentives for developers/owners
PHIUS (Passive House Institute US) Training and Incentives for design professionals and builders
PHIUS CPHC (Certified Passive House Consultant) training 50% cost reimbursement
Other helpful resources
Pocket Guide to All-Electric Retrofits of Single-Family Homes – This Pocket Guide comes from California, but it has helpful information applicable to homes in New England. “This booklet has three sections, the first to explain the costs, benefits and strategies for electrifying a home, the second section is lessons learned from case studies of retrofitted homes, and the third section is an extensive product guide to help choose your electrification appliances.â€
GreenEnergyConsumers.org – Purchase green energy for your home; information and programs for low-cost heat pumps and electric vehicles, and more
Energysage.com – Online marketplace to obtain comparable solar quotes
Google.com/get/sunroof – Your own personalized solar savings estimator, powered by Google
MassCEC.com – Massachusetts Clean Energy Center offers a list of certified air-source and ground-source heat pump installers and rebates