Commercial Building Electrification in Massachusetts

Helping Massachusetts Businesses Improve Efficiency, Increase Comfort, and Reduce Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Whether you operate a large corporation, own a small business, or manage a municipality, we can help you accomplish your electrification goals. The Sponsors of Mass Save offer nationally recognized energy-efficiency programs to help make high efficiency electric technologies more attainable and make it easier for organizations to reach their decarbonization and sustainability goals. We also provide helpful information and advice to guide you through your energy decisions.

Electrifying your business can reduce your carbon footprint and make your customers and workers feel more comfortable and productive.

 

Your Path to Business Electrification

The Sponsors of Mass Save recommend a step-by-step process to business electrification based on research and best practices. However, since all businesses are unique, your business's path to electrification may vary based on your needs and sustainability goals. 


Step 1

Get an Energy Assessment

A professional energy assessment will point you in the right direction as you start to electrify your business.

 

Step 3

Consider Upgrading Your Panel

Sometimes, an electrician may need to upgrade your electrical panel(s) to prepare your business for electrification.

 

Step 5

Electrify Your Specialty Equipment

Options for electric equipment such as forklifts, lawn mowers, kitchen appliances, and more can help you fully electrify your business.

 

Step 2

Weatherize

Weatherization helps reduce the amount of energy your business uses to heat and cool your work space.

 

Step 4

Electrify Your Heating, Cooling, and Major Appliances

Get off fossil fuels and switch to all-electric options for your major building systems like space heating, water heating, cooling and more.

Step 6

Power with Renewables and Battery Storage

Installing solar panels and a battery storage system or subscribing to a community solar plan means you can power your electrified business with 100% renewable energy.

 

Step 1

Get an Energy Assessment

A professional energy assessment will point you in the right direction as you start to electrify your business.

 

Step 2

Weatherize

Weatherization helps reduce the amount of energy your business uses to heat and cool your work space.

 

Step 3

Consider Upgrading Your Panel

Sometimes, an electrician may need to upgrade your electrical panel(s) to prepare your business for electrification.

 

Step 4

Electrify Your Heating, Cooling, and Major Appliances

Get off fossil fuels and switch to all-electric options for your major building systems like space heating, water heating, cooling and more.

 

Step 5

Electrify Your Specialty Equipment

Options for electric equipment such as forklifts, lawn mowers, kitchen appliances, and more can help you fully electrify your business.

 

Step 6

Power with Renewables and Battery Storage

Installing solar panels and a battery storage system or subscribing to a community solar plan means you can power your electrified business with 100% renewable energy.

 

Key Considerations for Business Electrification

The best path to electrification is one that takes your particular business goals and needs into consideration. For example, a key factor that can influence your business's path to electrification is whether you operate your business out of an existing commercial building or are planning a commercial new construction project.

Regardless of your unique path to electrification, the Sponsors of Mass Save recommend:

  • Working with an accountant or tax professional to understand how federal and state tax credits could impact your decisions.
  • Working with a qualified building energy professional by starting with an energy assessment to ensure your path to an electrified business works for your unique goals and objectives.
  • Incorporating your electrification and decarbonization work into your brand's marketing and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

 

Not Sure Where to Start?

Schedule a no-cost, virtual Commercial Heat Pump Consultation with a Mass Save Decarbonization Specialist for guidance. Learn how heat pumps and  Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems work, explore the best solution for your building or business, and receive help navigating the rebate process.

To learn more about how you can save energy and electrify your business, get started with an energy assessment.

Request an Energy Assessment