Home MVP

Consistent with the Administration’s May 18, 2020 announcement of a phased re-opening of the Massachusetts economy, Home MVP contractors may complete projects in accordance with  instructions in DOER's 5/29 letter to contractors.  Contractors must comply with the Phase 1 guidance for construction projects. These standards are outlined in the Construction Checklist. Additional requirements for Home MVP contractors are available at the state reopening guidance. Additional guidance is available, including:

• State information on COVID-19, including social distancing and face covering guidance
• State information on economic resources available for small businesses
• Resources compiled by Mass Save, including a link to a webinar that details available resources
• An archive of DOER notifications to Home MVP participating contractors (3/23, 4/1, 4/23, and 5/1)

Customers or contractors may reach out to doer.energy@mass.gov with questions.

The Home MVP Program is designed to help Massachusetts residents reduce their home’s energy use, costs and carbon footprint, while also improving its comfort, value, and performance.

Through the Home MVP Program, DOER offers incentives for customized home energy improvements, including traditional energy efficiency measures like air sealing and insulation as well as advanced energy solutions such as solar panels, geothermal systems, cold climate heat pumps and more.

Funding for this new approach to energy efficiency is provided by DOER for homes in 1-4-unit buildings, similar to the Utilities and Program Administrators funding provided to Mass Save®. By helping Massachusetts residents make their homes more energy efficient and less reliant on fossil fuels, Home MVP helps reduce the burden on the electric grid, eliminate the need for new power plants and achieve Massachusetts’ climate goals. It also empowers residents to manage their energy costs and carbon footprint, as well as protect and improve their home.

Experienced contractors with a wide range of capabilities can provide comprehensive home energy improvements to help residents achieve their goals of increased comfort, higher home value and improved energy performance. Home MVP contractors also have exclusive access to Home MVP incentives, which they can share with customers.   

Financing for qualified energy efficiency or renewable energy technology is available under DOER’s MVP Loan.  This loan product is a 0% interest loan for up to seven years and is offered through a lender network of Massachusetts banks and credit unions.

The MVP Loan is available for the following technologies: 

• Air and duct sealing
• Insulation
• Electric heating and cooling equipment improvements**
• Improved controls such as wireless thermostats, improved lighting and HVAC equipment and distribution system controls qualify.
• Installation of clean renewable heating systems such as biomass pellet boilers, furnaces and stoves that meet the minimum DOER eligibility criteria.
• High performance windows with the 2017 Energy Star Most Efficient rating, with an insulation U‐factor of 0.20 or lower in the MA climate zone.
• Mechanical Ventilation which Improves indoor air quality through better ventilation with or without heat recovery

**May include whole house or room heating systems, water heaters and air conditioning systems that use electric equipment, regardless of pre-existing fuel type.

The following technologies are not eligible for financing under the MVP loan:

• New fossil fuel (natural gas, oil or propane) heating systems
• Doors, Skylights and Windows that do not meet or exceed the 2017 Energy Star Most Efficient criteria, with an insulation U‐factor of 0.20 or lower

Additional Resources for Financing

See the document below for list of eligible vendors

Please note that all work is performed under a contract between the customer and their chosen Home MVP contractor.  DOER is not party to the contract and not responsible for the work

Being listed as a participating contractor does not constitute an endorsement by either DOER or CLEAResult (DOER has contracted with CLEAResult to manage Home MVP).

For more information on the Home MVP, please contact doer.energy@mass.gov or by phone at (617) 626-7300.