Residential Case Studies

Learn more about how the Sponsors have helped residents across Massachusetts reduce their energy cost, improve their homes and take an active role in creating a more energy efficient future.

• A Foundation for Energy-Saving Success

  A West Springfield homeowner leveraged incentives offered by Eversource to add insulation to their attic and make other energy saving upgrades to their home.

• A Housewarming Gift that Keeps on Giving

  A Boston homeowner scheduled a no-cost Home Energy Assessment and took advantage of rebates and incentives offered by Eversource to make energy saving upgrades to their home.

• All-Electric Home

  Located in the woods of Acton, MA, this net-zero single-family home features innovative construction materials and high-performance HVAC equipment and employs Passive House design principles.

• As Good As New

  A Framingham homeowner decided to get a no-cost Home Energy Assessment to see how they could save money and energy and make their home more comfortable.

• Comfort and Savings at No Cost

  Westhampton homeowners collaborated with Eversource to set up a no-cost Home Energy Assessment and received over $300 worth of energy-saving products and measures at no cost.

• Drury Residence in Greenfield, MA

  A Greenfield homeowner receives $10,000 in incentives after Eversource conducted a no-cost Home Energy Assessment, making the home more comfortable and energy efficient.

• Energy Efficiency Upgrades Improve the Comfort of 175-Year Old Home

  Learn how an Eversource customer in Fairhaven took advantage of incentives on upgrades including insulation, a new boiler and a mini-split heat pump while increasing the comfort of her 1845 home.

• More comfort, more savings.

  A couple in Shelburne Falls received a no-cost energy assessment and, based on the outcome, were able to take advantage of a limited time opportunity to add insulation and a mini-slit heat pump. This made their 1960's Gabriel colonial more efficient, and increased the home's overall comfort level.

• Case Study: Dick MacDonough
  

  After his existing central air conditioning unit broke down in his 1920s home, Dick MacDonough decided to upgrade to a high-efficiency ducted air source heat pump. Dick received a $3,500 incentive as well as reduced his annual carbon dioxide emissions by 5.1 Metric Tons.

• All-Electric Home (Northampton, MA)
  

  Located in a small development of highly efficient homes, this net-zero ready, single-family home features innovative construction materials and methodology. The home achieved an impressive HERS Index score of 36 without accounting for the 15.4-kW solar array on the roof.