Residential New Construction Incentive Program

The Sponsors of Mass Save promote the construction of new energy efficient homes in Massachusetts. They provide financial incentives for new construction projects that exceed the Massachusetts Building Energy Code and, where feasible, achieve ENERGY STAR® certification.

IMPORTANT: In accordance with the Commonwealth’s climate policies and objectives, the sponsors of Mass Save are phasing out incentives for homes using equipment powered by natural gas, oil, and propane. Projects incorporating such equipment must be submitted for incentive consideration by September 30, 2024, to qualify. Effective July 1, 2024, new project registrations must adhere to the program’s new electrification standards to be eligible for incentives. For further details, refer to the program’s Terms & Conditions or contact ResNewConstructionMA@icf.com.

Program eligibility requirements and incentives available are subject to change and may vary each year.

Is Your Project Eligible?

Residential new construction projects that are three stories or less are eligible to participate in the New Home Incentive Program if they are located within a Sponsor’s of Mass Save’s service territory in Massachusetts and meet all program requirements.

For a full breakdown of the new program requirements for single family homes, click here.

For a full breakdown of the new program requirements for multi-family homes, click here.

How To Apply for Incentives

You must work with an approved HERS rating company, like Home Energy Raters, + make energy efficient choices that maximize your incentives. If your project qualifies, we will enroll your project and take care of all of the paperwork. We work with you and make recommendations to ensure you get the maximum incentives available for your project. Many of our clients who follow through with our recommendations find that the incentives help offset the cost of our services.

After the final inspection is processed, you’ll receive an incentive completion notification via email. Within 10-12 weeks of your final inspection, you’ll receive an incentive check in the mail.

Program eligibility requirements and incentives available are subject to change and may vary each year.

Working With a HERS Rater

A HERS rater can provide a HERS rating, an index score that is based on the home’s energy modeled performance. The score measures how the energy performance of the home compares to similar homes in the state of Massachusetts.  Over 300 municipalities in Massachusetts have adopted the Stretch Code, which requires a HERS rating. Please click here and use our energy code search tool feature to see if a HERS rating is required in the city or town you are building in.

Working with a HERS rater can provide many benefits, including:

• Greater understanding of ways to improve comfort and reduce energy bills
• Guidance on variables such as exterior walls, floors over unconditioned spaces, ceilings and roofs, windows, foundations, attics, ductwork, vents, water heating, HVAC systems, air leakage, thermostats and more
• Ability to more accurately calculate operating costs
• HERS rated homes have a higher resale value, on average
• All HERS raters are RESNET certified

Interested in enrolling an upcoming project into the Residential New Construction Incentive Program? Give us a call at 508-833-3100 or send us an email to info@energycodehelp.com!