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April 12, 2024 Residential Blog
2024 Discontinuation of Rebates and Incentives for Natural Gas, Oil, and Propane Heating Equipment

In alignment with the Massachusetts state climate policy and goals, including a mandate passed into law by the 2021 Climate Act, the Sponsors of Mass Save® will be discontinuing rebates, incentives, and financing for equipment powered by natural gas, oil or propane in 2024.

March 07, 2024 Residential Blog
Decarbonizing All of Massachusetts: The Role of Heat Pumps in Energy Equity 

A clean energy future should not be determined by economic privilege. By working with CAAs across the state to serve low-income customers, the Sponsors of Mass Save are helping close gaps and ensure equitable access to heat pump adoption and a clean energy future.

February 26, 2024 Residential Blog
Driving Decarbonization: How the Sponsors of Mass Save® led Massachusetts to a record-setting year for heat pump adoption.

A record number of residential customers opted to make the switch to heat pumps in 2023, thanks in part to the incentives we provide our customers through the Mass Save programs.

April 05, 2023 Residential Blog
Energy Savings Earn Big Rewards: ENERGY STAR Names Mass Save Sponsors 2023 Partner of the Year

The Sponsors of Mass Save are proud to receive, for the third consecutive year, the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

May 10, 2022 Residential Blog
Saving energy pays off—Mass Save® Sponsors earn 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year

The Sponsors of Mass Save® are proud and honored to have received the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for 2022 for their work on promoting ENERGY STAR certified products to residents.

December 20, 2021 Residential Blog
Save Money with Advanced Power Strips

Today’s modern technology has embedded itself into every aspect of our daily lives. From Wi-Fi enabled TVs and virtual reality gaming systems, to Bluetooth speakers and robot vacuums, our electronics have become increasingly complex with newer versions hitting the market every day. With numerous cords and limited outlets in your home, you’ve probably enlisted the support of a power strip to help power all your devices. While technology around us advances, power strips, up until recently, have remained relatively unchanged. Thankfully, now there are advanced power strips to replace older models that help you save on energy costs.

September 23, 2022 Residential Blog
Customers report overwhelming satisfaction with heat pump installation and performance.

Eversource, a proud sponsor of Mass Save, recently issued a heat pump satisfaction survey to thousands of residential customers who have received heat pump rebates over the past two years.

November 10, 2021 Residential Blog
How to get the most from your ductless heat pump this winter

Ductless heat pumps, commonly known as mini-splits, are an efficient heating and cooling solution that can keep Massachusetts residents comfortable all year round, even in very cold temperatures.

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