Special offers for Designated Equity Communities

100% off insulation and air sealing
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Lower energy bills—at no cost

If your home is in a Designated Equity Community (DEC), you qualify for 100% off weatherization upgrades, including insulation and air sealing, when recommended by an Energy Specialist during a Home Energy Assessment.

These enhanced offers are part of the 2025-2027 Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plan, which aims to reduce energy burdens in historically underserved neighborhoods—no income verification required.

What is a Designated Equity Community?

DECs are select neighborhoods across Massachusetts that have faced disproportionate environmental and economic challenges. Under the Massachusetts 2025-2027 Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plan, these communities receive prioritized support, including streamlined access to energy-saving services and upgrades.

Why weatherization matters

  • Lower energy bills: A properly weatherized home uses less energy—so you spend less on heating and cooling without sacrificing comfort
  • Increased comfort: Insulation and air sealing help keep you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer—reducing drafts and maintaining consistent indoor temperatures
  • Better health and safety: Weatherization can help reduce mold, control moisture and improve indoor air quality
  • Climate impact: Using less energy helps lower greenhouse gas emissions—supporting a more sustainable Massachusetts

An Energy Specialist will identify energy-saving opportunities and provide a custom energy report with recommended upgrades. If your home qualifies, you may receive:

  • 100% off insulation and air sealing
  • Increased rebates, up to $25,000, on qualifying energy-efficient heating, cooling and water heating equipment upgrades
  • Access to 0% financing through the Mass Save HEAT Loan program 
  • Additional incentives to address any barriers that prevent weatherization work from moving forward

Offers for rental properties and landlords in Designated Equity Communities

Rental properties (1-4 units) located in DECs may qualify for a comprehensive upgrade package at no cost, which may include:

  • 100% off weatherization (insulation and air sealing)
  • No-cost air source heat pumps*
  • Up to 100% off health and safety barrier remediation
  • A turnkey delivery experience, with project coordination and installation managed for you

Landlords must provide approval for upgrades.

 

*Applies to households using delivered fuels or electric resistance heating only, and for projects where heat pumps are not expected to increase renters’ energy burden. Project details may vary.

 

 

Start with a no-cost Home Energy Assessment

Enter your ZIP code in the Eligibility tab to schedule online or call 866-527-SAVE (7283). An Energy Specialist will visit your home, identify energy-saving opportunities and help connect you with rebates and incentives. If eligible, upgrades will be installed by approved contractors at no cost to you.

If you live in a home with five or more units, our Multi-family program may be right for you.

Quality inspections

After work is completed, a quality assurance inspection will be performed by a trusted lead vendor, based on your Mass Save Sponsors. These vendors include: Abode Energy Management, CLEAResult, RISE Engineering, CMC Energy Services, and Center for EcoTechnology

 

 

Eligibility is based on where you live—not your income. If your home is in a DEC, you may qualify for special offers without income verification. Enter your ZIP code below to find out if your location qualifies.

Enter your zip code and heating fuel type to find your path to energy savings. At any time, you can call 866-527-SAVE to speak to the lead vendor that serves your area.
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Residents in your community qualify for additional offers, including 100% off weatherization upgrades. Learn more about the special offers for designated equity communities here. You can continue scheduling your Home Energy Assessment using one of the paths below.

Schedule a no-cost Home Energy Assessment with trusted lead vendor, {{HLA}}. Call 866-527-SAVE or schedule online.

You can also choose a participating Home Performance Contractor to complete your no-cost Home Energy Assessment. The same contractor can also complete any recommended insulation and air sealing work during a follow-up visit.

If you already know what upgrades you’re looking to make and you are looking to access quick incentives, you may access direct incentives for insulation and/or air sealing upgrades. You can skip the assessment and work with a Direct Weatherization Independent Installation Contractor to scope out your project and access incentives.

For heat pump installations, you can contact a Heat Pump Installer Network Contractor to receive a quote.

Your municipal utility is not part of the Mass Save program. Please contact them directly for energy efficiency program information.

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If you live in Acushnet zip code 02745, please continue below. Acushnet is not a DEC but shares this zip code with a town that is a DEC.

 

Even if you live outside of a DEC, you may still be eligible for a no-cost Home Energy Assessment  and other energy-saving offers.

  • Customers must reside in a 1- to 4-unit home. If you live in a building with 5 or more units, speak to your landlord or property manager about participating in a Multifamily Energy Assessment.
  • Eligibility for certain rebates is based on findings from the Home Energy Assessment
  • Some restrictions apply and offers are subject to change or cancellation
  • Financing is subject to approval from a participating lender