Utility Rebates

Utility rate payer funded programs provide financial incentives for above code new construction and major renovation projects.

Rebates are ever changing; we keep track of them and will work with your project team to ensure rebates are leveraged and optimized.

Mass Save Residential New Construction Rebates

If you are building a new single family or multi-family home, this incentive program is a no-brainer. Don't be put off by the administrative requirements- we will handle the administrative requirements until you receive a nice check.

Mass Save All Electric - new construction, high performance

Building ‘all electric’ and aiming for above code energy performance? This very popular flexible rebate program provides $15,000 (Tier 1) to $25,000 (Tier 2) for high performance homes meeting a <45 HERS or <35 HERS score. If you have a high performance project in design phase, contact us to learn more about this amazing rebate opportunity. This program is eligible for 1 to 4 unit residential buildings.

Here is a snap shot of the program requirements.

Using energy modeling, we can help you adjust your insualtion, window, and mechanical system approach to leverage these rebates on the way to a more efficient, healthy and comfortable home. We offer the following optional services, often a good fit for All Electric projects:

  • Advanced design support - beyond a simple plan review, building science consulting to inform enclosure and HVAC design

  • Heating / cooling load calculation - Manual J sizing calculation

  • Midpoint airbarrier diagnostics - Midpoint blower door test to ensure the airleakage rates are on target

  • Ventilation design - distribution, layout, and system selection

  • Ventilation commissioning - balancing and commissioning at the end of the project

Mass Save All Electric program overview

Mass Save Terms & Conditions - contains All Electric requirements

Mass Save New Construction - over code, mixed fuels

Rebates are available for mixed fuel and over 45 HERS projects as well. These are performance based, calculated based on the as built final energy model and HERS Rating. We can provide a projected rebate amount during the pre-construction energy modeling phase. Typically rebates are available for projects that are better than code - not all projects result in a rebate. We handle all of the administrative requirements.

Mass Save Terms & Conditions with program requirements

For new construction and R&A projects, we can provide a HEAT Loan ‘pre-authorization’ form, for this 0%, 7 year financing opportunity for eligible measures and HVAC equipment.

HEAT Loan website

Mass Save Renovations & Additions (R&A)- existing buildings, 1>4 units

The R&A program provides rebates, up to $10k, based on the modeled energy savings between two energy models: The existing home (pre addition and/or renovation) and the Final home (final as built conditions) . Our experience has demonstrated that significant rebates are eligible if major insulation upgrades are made, AND old mechanical systems are upgraded.

This program is not ‘free’, like the flagship existing home weatherization Mass Save program. Our R&A Raters service costs and in return you get real value from an energy consultant, focused on your needs and home performance upgrade goals

The R&A rebate program requires that we document the old mechanical equipment and insulation. Detailed photos may suffice. Take lots of photos before and during demolition.

Mass Save R&A Terms and Conditions (2023 application)

Whole House Heat Pump Rebates

For our R&A clients, we can help to streamline this prescriptive Mass Save rebate for converting from fossil fuels to heatpumps. For a nominal administrative fee, upon verification that the house is ‘ready for heatpumps’ (no health and safety issues, insulation is up to standard), we will provide you with the documentation needed to directly submit for this rebate.

Mass Save WHHP Verification form

Mass Save Heat Pump rebate form

Are we a good fit for your renovation project?

If you are committed to hiring an energy consultant involved in your major renovation and addition project, we’re a likely a good fit.

If you are just looking for rebates for a small or modest re-insulation project without changing the energy performance of your home, we are likely not a good fit. Our capacity is limited, and we are committed to working with clients that will get the most from our expertise.

MA Stretch Code Renovation HERS requirement

The 2021 IECC MA Stretch Code specify that major renovations trigger a HERS rating requirement for existing homes. The entire home must receive a HERS rating of 53 or lower. Due to this , most of our R&A projects will also receive a HERS rating for code. It is not our responsibility to enforce code, so get a clear direction from the building official before starting.

DOER current Stretch Code community state map

Mass Save Multi Family rebates - low rise, 5+ units per building

Each apartment unit in multi family residential projects 3 stories or less, is eligible for a rebate through the Mass Save Multi Family program. We will handle all of the administrative requirements. Be in touch with a plan set and we will get you a proposal for code compliance, and will present rebate projections based on the designed specifications. Early energy modeling can firm up a projected rebate package. Additional value we bring our multi family clients include:

  • Plan review and markup relating to thermal enclosure details - professional review to avoid surprises mid construction and ensure the performance targets are on track.

  • Compartmentalization strategies - unit to unit air barrier design and execution support

  • Mock unit testing - midpoint blower door testing

  • Scenario energy modeling - to assess code and rebate implications of various design choices

  • Training and team support - design phase and during construction

  • Over code certification - ZERH for tax credits etc.

Connecticut Residential New Construction program

The Energize CT RNC (Residential New Construction) Program offers excellent rebates based on confirmed HERS index scores. There are all electric high performance rebate adders, as well as support for attaining above code certifications including Energy Star, ZERH, and Passive House Certification. Detailed rebate structure and program options are available here.

We are currently taking on CT clients in Hartford County only.

2023 CT RNC program documents: