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.
As the proud owner of a new house in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood, Richard McKenna had energy efficiency on the mind from the day he moved in. "I already knew about Mass Save® when I bought my house,” he said, “So, I decided to give them a call.”
That one phone call paid off. After scheduling a no-cost Home Energy Assessment, a Mass Save Energy Specialist evaluated his new home's energy use and installed energy-saving products like advance power strips, an energy-efficient showerhead and faucet aerator, and over 40 high-efficiency LEDs
“All I had to do was get out of the way,” McKenna said. “My Energy Specialist was a good guy, and I learned a lot from him.”
Following through on the specialist’s recommendations, McKenna also had new insulation installed in his attic and walls, and air leaks sealed in drafty areas. Thanks to $2,070 in Eversource incentives, over 80% of the total project costs was covered. Even better, the upgrades are saving him an estimated $842.28 each year.
McKenna has no plans to stop there. The Energy Specialist also provided a detailed report recommending new high-efficiency appliances that could save him another $286 a year. For a process that all started with a simple phone call, McKenna said it’s been an eye-opening experience.
