Maximizing Home Efficiency: Mass Save Incentives for Renovation & Addition Projects in Massachusetts

Mass Save offers comprehensive incentives designed to integrate energy efficiency into home renovation and addition projects in Massachusetts. Here’s a breakdown of the key offerings and how homeowners can participate:

Incentives Overview

Mass Save provides incentives for various upgrades during renovation or addition projects. Eligible improvements include enhanced insulation, advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, efficient water heating equipment, and air and duct sealing. These upgrades are aimed at boosting the home’s energy efficiency and can lead to significant savings on energy bills.

Participation Steps

1. Eligibility Confirmation: Homeowners should first verify their eligibility, which typically depends on the location of the home within Sponsor service territories and the extent of the renovations or additions.
2. Interest Form Submission: Interested homeowners start by filling out an interest form on Mass Save’s website.
3. Home Visits: A certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater – like Home Energy Raters – conducts initial and final site visits. During these visits, they assess the home’s current energy use, recommend efficiency upgrades, and verify the post-renovation improvements.
4. Incentives Calculation: The incentives are calculated based on the projected energy savings in electricity and fuel, and overall performance improvements over the existing baseline.

Additional Benefits

In addition to direct incentives, Mass Save offers 0% financing HEAT Loans to help cover the upfront costs of energy-efficient upgrades. This program supports loans up to $50,000 for qualified improvements, making it easier for homeowners to invest in energy efficiency.

For homeowners considering renovations or additions, leveraging these incentives can substantially reduce both the project costs and future energy expenses, while also contributing to environmental sustainability.

For a more detailed understanding of how these incentives can be applied to your specific situation, it’s best to contact Mass Save directly or consult with a certified HERS rater who can provide tailored advice and facilitate the incentive application process. Give us a call at 508-833-3100 to schedule a time to talk to one of our lead HERS Raters about your renovation or addition project.