Grant/Rebate/Loan Program - Homeowners
Homeowners impacted by the June 1st tornadoes can take advantage of Equipment Rebates & O% Interest Loans
Call 877-524-1325 to get individualized service with a ReBuild application advisor.
WWLP TV report: "Whether you lost one window or your entire home . . ."
Step 1: Prequalify
Call and provide:
Proof of damage from the June 1, 2011 tornado: examples include FEMA registration number, insurance binder, building department documentation
Project cost estimate
Project start and completion date(s) projection
Proof of low income eligibility (if appropriate); examples include: Section 8 housing; heating fuel assistance, SSI information requested in the application
Documentation to the bank for final loan approval and terms, if appropriate
Step 2: Contact a HERS Rater
(for performance based grants and loans)
Performance based grants (up to $20,000) and loans (up to $100,000) require a
HERS rater 
to visit the property and provide an initial and final report.
Repair projects (up to $5000) for specific equipment do not require a HERS rating
Step 3: Request Your Rebate
Review a list of approved energy efficiency improvements in the grant application.
Deliver receipt(s) or contract showing installed project costs, dates and specifications to
ReBuild Western Massachusetts
.
Note: rebates can be made payable directly to contractors
Step 4: Receive Rebate
Usually within 45 business days of request
Step 5: Consider Solar Power
Application Documents
This information is provided by the Department of Energy Resources.