Energy Efficiency for Your Home

MassSave

MassSave is the rate-payer funded energy efficiency programs for Mass. Consumers. Learn about rebates, incentives, loans and other available programs for making your home energy efficient.

Energy Star® Home Program

The Energy Star Home Program provides assistance to Massachusetts residents who are either building a new home or are considering a major renovation of an existing home.The Energy Star Home Program provides technical assistance and incentives to make a home 15% or more efficient than the efficiency standard of the Massachusetts building code. An official Energy Star certification is part of the program at no charge. Call 1-800-628-8413 today.

How to Buy an Energy Efficient Home Appliance

The cost of owning a home appliance has three components: the initial purchase price, the cost of repairs and maintenance, and the cost to operate it.To figure out how much you'll spend over the lifetime of the appliance, you have to look at all these costs. The appliance with the lowest initial purchase price, or even the one with the best repair record, isn't necessarily the one that costs the least to operate.

Energy Star® Lighting Program

Energy Star lighting products use one-third the energy used by a standard incandescent bulb and last up to 10 times longer. These energy efficient lighting products turn on like an incandescent bulb and provide high-quality and bright light without flickering or humming.Contact the Energy Star Lighting Program to find out where you can purchase these products and whether your electric company offers rebates for Energy Star lighting products. 1-800-491-1077

Energy Assistance for Income Eligible Customers

Special services are available to help low-income customers reduce their energy costs. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Fuel Assistance) helps eligible households to pay winter heating bills. Electric and gas utilities fund local community agencies to deliver energy efficiency services to qualifying low-income households. Through these programs and federally funded programs, customers may be eligible for appliance education and energy efficiency measures. These services may include refrigerator replacement, new insulation or other whole house weatherization services. Homeowners and renters are eligible. Phone numbers for fuel Assistance Agencies may be obtained by contacting the Fuel Assistance/ Weatherization Heat Line at 1-800-632-8175.

Tips for Selecting Energy Efficient Windows 

Tips for Insulating Your Home 

Energy Efficiency Mortgages and Loans

Learn about available financing programs available from lenders for energy efficiency, green building and also assistance with heating bills.