Energy Saving Tips
Steps you can take throughout your home to save money and energy.
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Energy Efficient Homes and Decarbonization in Massachusetts
Decarbonization is the process of lowering your carbon footprint by reducing your greenhouse gas emissions. One way to do this is to create a more energy-efficient, all-electric home and evaluate your sources of energy.
Discover the financial incentives and programs that help you achieve greater sustainability at home. Select an icon to see opportunities to save throughout your house.
1. Weatherization
Includes air sealing and insulation to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool your home. Start with our energy assessment and get up to 100% off insulation and air sealing.
2. Electric Panel
Evaluate or upgrade your electrical panel to make sure your home can handle your current and future electrical loads. The HEAT Loan program can help.
3. Heat Pumps
Heat pumps can efficiently heat in the winter and double as a cooling system in the summer—while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. We offer rebates and incentives up to $16,000.
4. Smart Thermostat
Manage home temperature controls on your mobile device and save up to 10% a year on heating and cooling costs. Plus, up to a $100 rebate or instant discount is available.
5. All-Electric Appliances
ENERGY STAR® certified appliances use less energy without sacrificing performance. Examples include electric dryers, pool pumps, lawn mowers, and more. Rebates and incentives are available for some appliances.
6. Heat Pump Water Heaters
Energy-efficient heat pump water heaters pull heat from the surrounding air, providing the added benefit of dehumidifying the air around it. See if you qualify for instant discounts from participating retailers.
7. Electric Vehicle Charger
Switching to an EV? Install a home EV charger for convenient, consistent charging and get a $700-$1,400 rebate to offset the installation cost.
8. Solar Panels
Generate your own clean energy with rooftop solar panels. This zero-emission energy source produces no pollutants and offers monthly credits and incentives to save on your energy bills.
9. Demand Response
Earn rewards and lower carbon emissions by participating in our demand response programs available for smart thermostats and battery storage.
Some of the solutions shown here require “electrification” which is replacing oil, propane or natural gas systems or appliances with electric.
It’s important to remember that switching from a fossil fuel source to electric power might cause your electricity bill to increase, even while you see that fossil fuel bill decrease or disappear.
The all-electric house
1. Weatherize Your Home – Air sealing and insulation will help to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool your home. Start with our energy assessment and get up to 100% off insulation and air sealing.
2. Electric Panel – Evaluate or upgrade your electrical panel to make sure your home can handle your current and future electrical loads. The Mass Save heat loan program can help.
3. Heat Pumps – These energy efficient systems will heat in the winter and double as a cooling system in the summer—while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. We offer rebates and incentives up to $16,000.
4. Smart Thermostat – Manage home temperature controls on your mobile device and save up to 10% a year on heating and cooling costs. Up to a $100 rebate or instant discount is available.
5. Electric Appliances – ENERGY STAR® certified appliances use less energy without sacrificing performance. Examples include electric dryers, pool pumps, lawn mowers, and more. Rebates and incentives are available for some appliances.
6. Heat Pump Water Heaters – Energy-efficient heat pump water heaters pull heat from the surrounding air, providing the added benefit of dehumidifying the air around it. See if you qualify for instant discounts from participating retailers.
7. Electric Vehicle Charger – Switching to an EV? Install a home EV charger for convenient, consistent charging and get a $700-$1,400 rebate to offset the installation cost.
8. Solar Panels – Generate your own clean energy with rooftop solar panels. This zero-emission energy source produces no pollutants and offers monthly credits and incentives to save on your energy bills.
9. Demand Response – Earn rewards and lower carbon emissions by participating in demand response programs, available for smart thermostats and battery storage.