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REBATES AND INCENTIVES
Massachusetts is a national leader in energy efficiency upgrades; take advantage of the many incentives available to help you save money and make your home more efficient!
Virtual home energy assessments are available.
- You can get 75-100% off approved insulation improvements. Call Mass Save to set up an appointment at 866-527-7283. You can find out more about insulation improvements here.
- Income-eligible residents can apply for Community Action Home Energy Assistance, which can provide fuel assistance, heating system upgrades, electric efficiency upgrades, and weatherization. You can find out details of Energy Assistance program here.
- You can check out all the available Mass Save rebates at-a-glance here.
Consider a high-efficiency mini-split heat pump system for your home.
Mini-splits provide heating AND cooling and cost less to run than most heating systems. You can learn more about incentives available from Mass Save here. Advantages to mini-splits:
- Improve air quality and dehumidify
- Rebates and 0% interest heat loans available
- Run on electricity so can be offset by rooftop or community solar
Earn Incentives to Connect your Battery or Thermostat to the Grid!
Battery storage and smart thermostat incentives now available.
The Connected Solutions Program now offers incentives for businesses and homeowners to allow the electric utility to draw power from battery storage devices at peak power times. Learn more about these incentives here. There are also incentives to connect your Smart Thermostat to allow use reduction at peak power times. Learn more about Smart Thermostat use here.TIPS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Here's more you can do to save energy and money!
CONSERVE
- FREE Home Energy Assessment Get free LED light bulbs, programmable thermostats, free or subsidized insulation, and more!
- Heat Loans - 0%-interest loans for heat pumps, water heaters, and windows.
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs
UPGRADE
RENEWABLES (SOLAR)
- Commercial solar installations
- Let's Go Solar - solar opportunities in Massachusetts.
- Community Solar Information
- Rooftop solar
- Solar leases, loans, and PPAs
RECYCLE
- e-cycling - recycle electronics
- Greenfield Transfer Station recycling info
- e-cycling - recycle electronics
- Freecycle - give or get used goods from your neighbors
- Recycle building supplies
- Recycle911- how to recycle everything
LOWER YOUR IMPACT WHILE ON THE MOVE
- Electric Car Incentives
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Bus Schedules and Maps
- NEW Amtrak Train Service - Valley Flyer
- Bike Loans from UMass Five
- Bicycle Commuter Information
- Bay State Bike Month
- Bike Trail Maps
- Other Green Vehicles - ELF