Mass Save Community Insights

Spring 2026

 

Welcome

Welcome to the first edition of 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?

The Sponsors of Mass Save are proud to announce the new Mass Save Solutions Center, an easy-to-access resource for residents and small businesses looking for information about energy efficiency programs and services. The Center offers support in multiple languages and helps customers understand program eligibility, available rebates and incentives, financing options, and next steps for participation.

Support is available for:

  • No-cost Energy Assessments
  • Heating and cooling upgrades
  • Weatherization and energy efficiency improvements
  • Heat pump installations
  • Services for income-eligible customers

Municipal leaders are encouraged to share this resource with residents and local businesses.

Visit: MassSave.com  Call: 1-866-527-SAVE (7283)

 

Mass Save program results at a glance (2025)

2025 Success metrics

 

2025 annual impact

The 2025 Mass Save Annual Impact Report is now available. Learn how Mass Save programs delivered benefits and savings to the commonwealth and to participating residents, renters, schools, municipalities, and businesses of all sizes across Massachusetts.

Town-by-town residential participation and incentive totals are available in the 2025 Annual Impact Report.

 

Program results in action

Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield

The facility upgraded lighting and equipment with program support, saving approximately 120,000 kWh and $14,000 annually.

 

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The Mass Save program was very user-friendly. – Joseph LaRoche, Director of Facilities
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Home upgrades in Framingham

Following a Home Energy Assessment, a homeowner improved insulation and heating equipment, boosting energy savings with incentives.

The Mass Save program was very user-friendly. – Joseph LaRoche, Director of Facilities
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Explore additional examples: MassSave.com/Case-Studies

 

Communities in the news

Andover and Methuen

Andover and Methuen are partnering with the Sponsors of Mass Save to bring no-cost Home Energy Assessments, energy efficiency upgrades, and savings for homes and small businesses to these communities through the Mass Save Community First Partnership.

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Community Education Grant

Applications are open to help communities connect residents with energy efficiency education and savings opportunities.

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Information worth sharing with your community

Homeowners

Sign up for a no-cost Home Energy Assessment to explore energy-saving upgrades such as air sealing, insulation, and heat pumps. An Energy Specialist will walk through available incentives and next steps.

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Renters

Save with energy efficiency tips, discounted products, and by encouraging landlords to pursue upgrades like air sealing, insulation, and heating and cooling system improvements.

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Small businesses

Start with a no-cost Energy Assessment to identify saving opportunities, review building systems, and access incentives that can help save money and energy.

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Spring energy-saving tips

These quick tips can help your community improve comfort, reduce energy use, and prepare for the warmer months ahead.

Tune up your HVAC system: Clean or change air filters to improve airflow and reduce dust and allergens.

Seal your home for greater efficiency: Inspect windows and doors for drafts and add or replace weather stripping.

Make small upgrades, get big savings: Replace older appliances with ENERGY STAR® certified models.

Taking a few proactive steps now can help residents and businesses save energy and money while staying comfortable in the warmer months, especially when paired with rebates and incentives from the Sponsors of Mass Save.

About Mass Save

Mass Save® is a collaborative of Massachusetts 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 efficient upgrades through a wide range of services, rebates, incentives, trainings, and information.

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