Mass Save | Community First

The town of Shelburne is participating in the Community First Partnership offered by the Sponsors of Mass Save^®. We are working with Mass Save Sponsor, Eversource, to provide cost-saving energy efficiency solutions to residents and small businesses in our community.

If you feel your home or small business is too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer and you want to help your community go green, these programs can help.

Join us and your neighbors to save energy and money. Together we can make our homes and businesses more comfortable. Together we can further our community's commitment to equity and sustainability.

No-Cost Home Energy Assessment

Renters, owners and landlords of single-family homes, apartments or condos in buildings with 1-4 units can save energy and money, starting with a no-cost Home Energy Assessment.

There are benefits available for residents of all income levels.

Energy and water saving devices, including

Programmable thermostats
High-efficiency shower heads and faucet aerators
Advanced power strips

No-cost air sealing

75-100% off approved insulation. Recently updated to include 100% off the cost for:

Rental units
2-4 unit buildings when all units are insulated at same time
Income-qualified households*

Additional funds for income-qualified households* and rental units to remediate barriers, such as knob and tube wiring and vermiculite, before upgrading insulation

*Click here to see if you might qualify for these incentives through the Income-Eligible Program or Enhanced Residential Offers

Rebates on high-efficiency appliances and heating and cooling equipment, including NEW increased incentives for heat pumps

0% financing opportunity through the Mass Save HEAT Loan Program

Based on your income, or on your tenants' income if you own a multi-unit building, you may qualify for even greater energy - and cost-saving benefits through the Income Eligible Program.

Income Eligible Program

If you live in a single family home or 2-4 unit building and you are income qualified*, you may be eligible for energy-saving upgrades that can lower your monthly energy bills and make your home more comfortable at no cost. Property owners may also be eligible based on their, or their tenants’ income.

*Click here to see if you might qualify for the Income Eligible Program.

Insulation and air sealing
Heating and cooling upgrades or replacements, including heat pumps
High-efficiency appliance upgrades
Energy and water saving devices, such as:
- Programmable thermostats
- High-efficiency shower heads and faucet aerators
- Advanced power strips
Covering the full cost of some upgrades or repairs that are necessary before installing recommended insulation or other energy service upgrades

The Sponsors of Mass Save have partnered with the Massachusetts Community Action Program (CAP) Agencies and Low-Income Energy Affordability Network (LEAN) to provide these upgrades at no cost.

There are additional energy assistance programs available through the local CAP agencies and Mass Save Sponsors, including:

Discounted gas and electric rates
Fuel Assistance (winter heating season)
Assistance paying overdue gas and electric bills
Other non-energy related assistance programs

High-Efficiency Heating and Cooling Upgrades

Owners of single-family homes, apartments and condos in 1-4 unit buildings may be eligible for rebates to upgrade to high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment.

The available incentives are based on your income, heating system size and type.

Up to $16,000 off air source and air to water heat pumps
Up to $25,000 off ground source heat pumps
0% financing opportunity through the Mass Save HEAT Loan Program

Upgrading your heating system? Schedule a no-cost virtual consultation with a Mass Save Specialist for guidance. Our specialists are trained to:

Provide guidance about the benefits and considerations of transitioning to a new heating system-like heat pumps
Answer technical questions about how heating and cooling systems work-and how systems can be used most efficiently
Help you make informed decisions specific to your goals and the unique needs of your home
Discuss steps to make your home even more efficient in advance of a new system-like making weatherization (air sealing and insulation) upgrades

Multi-Family Energy Assessments

Property owners or managers of residential buildings with more than 5 units can request a Mass Save Multi-Family Energy Assessment at no cost. The rebates and incentives available for energy efficiency upgrades can increase your property value and reduce your operating costs year round.

Occupancy sensors
Water heating equipment
High-efficiency shower heads and faucet aerators
Programmable thermostats
Insulation
Air sealing of drafty areas
High-efficiency heating and cooling equipment and controls

Get started by visiting the Mass Save Multi-Family Program.

Small Business Energy Assessments

Get a no-cost virtual or in-person energy assessment for your small business, nonprofit or house of worship.

An Energy Specialist will identify opportunities in energy savings based on the results of your assessment.

Save money on overhead costs
Increase profit margins
Boost the comfort of your customers and employees

Schedule an assessment today to take advantage of the offer to receive up to 70% off approved energy-saving measures to reduce energy use related to lighting, heating, cooling, refrigeration, water heating, dish washing, and cooking.

What is the definition of a “small business” for this program?

A qualifying small business must use 1.5 million kWh or less for electric and 40,000 therms or less for natural gas.

Small nonprofit organizations and houses of worship can also qualify for this program, based on their energy usage. If you are not sure if your business qualifies, click here to get started, and we’ll connect you to a small business vendor who can answer your questions.