Mass Save Community Insights

Welcome

Welcome to Mass Save^® Community Insights, a quarterly e-newsletter created for municipal leaders and staff across Massachusetts.

This newsletter provides updates on energy efficiency activity in communities across the commonwealth. Each edition will include statewide highlights, program resources, and examples of projects completed in cities and towns throughout Massachusetts.

What's new?

Expanded support for Designated Equity Communities (DECs)

Rental properties in DECs and other income-qualifying customers may be eligible for no-cost comprehensive upgrades, including air source heat pumps and up to 100% coverage of pre-weatherization health and safety updates, with turnkey support to complete improvements.

In case you missed it

The Mass Save Annual Impact Report is now available, highlighting continued progress in expanding access to energy efficiency and supporting communities across the commonwealth.

Report highlights

• The Municipal Energy Manager Grant funds dedicated staff to help 63 municipalities reduce energy use and emissions in public buildings, while building local capacity to implement efficiency projects. Learn more here.
• In 2025, heat pumps were installed in nearly 32,000 homes, and 52,000 homes were weatherized, helping improve comfort and home energy performance statewide. Explore town-by-town insights and connect with the Mass Save Sponsors to identify opportunities in your community.

Community data snapshot

Communities can now explore a new municipal dashboard showing energy savings achieved and received through the Mass Save programs in one place.

Planning a new building or major renovation project for your municipality?

The Sponsors of Mass Save offer support for cities and towns planning new construction or major renovation projects, from schools to municipal buildings like town halls, public safety facilities, and DPW spaces, with technical guidance and incentives.

Program results and communities in the news

Fitchburg Public Schools: District-wide upgrades improved building performance and supported more comfortable learning environments.

Marshfield Home: Targeted upgrades to Golden Home helped increase comfort and preserve the home’s historic character.

Newton: Students earned statewide recognition for promoting Mass Save Home Energy Assessments.

Marblehead: Sustainable Marblehead showcased energy-efficient technologies in local homes.

Across Massachusetts: The Municipal Energy Manager Grant supported local decarbonization and energy savings.

Upcoming events and information to share with your community

Dehumidifier recycling

Receive a $30 rebate for turning in an existing dehumidifier at an upcoming open recycling event.

Main Streets

This targeted, community-driven outreach connects small business owners with solutions to reduce energy use, manage operating costs, and improve building performance. Participating businesses begin with a no-cost, no-obligation energy assessment to identify efficiency opportunities such as insulation and air sealing, efficient lighting, smart controls, and refrigeration upgrades.

Small business owners interested in scheduling an assessment, learning more about the program, or planning a small business outreach initiative in their municipality can contact us to get started.

Upcoming Trainings

Join an upcoming training with the Sponsors of Mass Save to learn about current energy efficiency programs, incentives, and best practices.

Customer awareness, participation, and trust continue to grow

Recent survey results (May 2025 vs. May 2026) show increasing awareness of Mass Save programs, with overall familiarity rising from 58% to 66%, including gains among both homeowners and renters.

Trust in Mass Save programs increased from 69% to 81%. Among homeowners, trust rose from 73% to 82% while renter trust increased from 63% to 78%. Lastly, overall customer satisfaction continues to strengthen across all audiences, remaining high at 8.3 out of 10.

On the blog

As more municipalities introduce noise restrictions and explore limits on gas-powered equipment, many homeowners are rethinking how they maintain their outdoor spaces.

Check out our rebates on eligible battery-powered lawn equipment to help lower upfront costs

Considering a heat pump?

High-efficiency heat pumps can provide both heating and cooling for year-round comfort. Learn how they differ from traditional fossil fuel systems and schedule a no-cost virtual Decarbonization Consultation with a Mass Save Specialist.

About Mass Save

Mass Save^® is Massachusetts’ statewide energy efficiency and electrification initiative, led by a collaborative of electric and natural gas utilities and energy efficiency service providers including Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, Eversource, Liberty, National Grid, and Unitil. We empower residents, businesses, and communities to make energy upgrades by offering a wide range of services, rebates, incentives, trainings, and information. In recent program results, Mass Save solutions generated more than $3.6 billion in total benefits and avoided nearly 4 million lifetime metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, helping build a more affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy future for all Massachusetts residents.

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Get up-to-date information on programs, resources, and opportunities to improve energy efficiency in your city or town.

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