Single-Family New Construction (1-4 units)
Design your home with energy efficiency from the start.
The Sponsors of Mass Save® can help build energy efficiency into your new home from the ground up—lowering future energy and maintenance costs.
We offer financial incentives for all-electric new construction homes that exceed the Massachusetts Building Energy Code, and enhanced incentives for homes that qualify for ENERGY STAR® or Passive House certification.
Through this program, you will work with a certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater to ensure your plans are setting your home up to use energy in the most efficient way possible, while saving you money.
In alignment with the Commonwealth’s climate policy and goals, the Sponsors of Mass Save are discontinuing incentives for homes that utilize equipment powered by natural gas, oil, and propane. Projects that include natural gas, oil, or propane equipment must be submitted for incentive processing by September 30, 2024, to receive incentives. Beginning July 1, 2024, new project registrations must meet the program’s new electrification requirements to qualify for incentives. See program Terms & Conditions or contact ResNewConstructionMA@icf.com for more information.
| Single-Family (1-4 units) | |||
| Tier | Base | ENERGY STAR | Passive House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | All-electric heating, water heating, cooking, and clothes drying |
ENERGY STAR NextGen | Passive House |
| Performance Specification | ≥15% savings above baseline | ≥30% savings or HERS: ≤45 Infiltration: ≤1.5 ACH50 ENERGY STAR SF NH v3.2 + NextGen |
Passive House certification (Phius or PHI) |
| Incentives | Single Fam: $7,500 2-unit: $8,750 3-unit: $10,000 4-unit: $11,250 |
Single Fam: $15,000 2-unit: $17,500 3-unit: $20,000 4-unit: $22,500 |
Single Fam: $25,000 2-unit: $30,000 3-unit: $35,000 4-unit: $40,000 |
| Market Transformation adders* | Wi-Fi Connected Thermostat (Base tier only): $100/unit Induction Cooktop: $250/unit Split-System Heat Pump Water Heater: $750/unit ENERGY STAR v3.2 certification (Base tier only): $250/unit DOE Zero Ready certification (Base and ENERGY STAR tier): $500/unit ENERGY STAR Certified Ground-Source Heat Pump: $9,000/unit |
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*The Market Transformation adders are designed to encourage participants to incorporate emerging equipment technology into their
residential projects, to drive higher building performance while offering enhanced occupant experience. Adders are also available for
advanced certifications from the Department of Energy and ENERGY STAR, which if achieved could qualify the home for 45L federal tax
credits. Consult with a tax professional to determine eligibility.