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Imagine uncovering hidden energy leaks in your home that could reduce your heating and cooling bills by up to 20 percent.
A Mass Save® Home Energy Assessment delivers a comprehensive evaluation of your home’s energy efficiency and paves the way for no-cost improvements and rebates. This guide walks you through how the program works, what to expect during the assessment, and how to get the most from your personalized energy report.
The Mass Save Home Energy Assessment is a no-cost service provided by Massachusetts’ electric and natural gas utilities. Here’s what you can expect: a certified Energy Specialist will guide you through the assessment process, explaining the steps and benefits along the way. A certified Energy Specialist visits your home to inspect key areas, perform diagnostic tests, and evaluate your current energy usage.
The assessment can also be conducted virtually, allowing you to receive personalized recommendations without an on-site visit. Homeowners, renters, and landlords are all eligible to participate in this service. From there, the Energy Specialist will create customized recommendations and a tailored energy report and plan that could include air sealing, insulation upgrades, or switching to energy-efficient heating systems. The goal is to help reduce your home’s energy consumption, lower your energy bills, improve your home's energy efficiency, and enhance overall comfort.
Embarking on the path to a more energy-efficient home begins with a comprehensive home energy assessment. This essential first step allows energy specialists to thoroughly assess your home’s energy use and pinpoint areas where you could be losing energy—and money. By identifying energy saving opportunities, such as improving insulation or upgrading appliances, you’ll receive a clear roadmap of recommended upgrades tailored to your home’s unique needs.
A home energy assessment not only highlights where improvements can be made, but also connects you with generous rebates and incentives that make these upgrades more affordable. With expert guidance from energy specialists, you can take advantage of these programs to implement cost-effective solutions that boost your home’s energy efficiency. By starting with an energy assessment, you set yourself up to qualify for valuable rebates, lower your utility bills, and enjoy a more comfortable living environment. Take the first step today and discover how easy it is to start saving energy and money while making lasting improvements to your home.
To qualify, you must live in a single-family home, townhouse, or unit within a multi-family property (1-4 units) served by a participating utility, such as Eversource, National Grid, Unitil, or Berkshire Gas.
Eligibility for rebates and incentives is determined by specific program criteria, which may include your utility provider, property type, and household income.
Homeowners are eligible, and income-qualified households may be able to receive enhanced benefits, such as 100 percent coverage for recommended upgrades.
Before the assessment, make sure the Mass Save Energy Specialist can access your attic, basement, HVAC systems, and any crawl spaces. The assessment may be conducted in person or virtually, depending on your preference and availability. Close all doors and windows, and have recent utility bills available. The visit typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the home. Your Energy Specialist will conduct a full walkthrough and explain their findings as they go.
Prioritizing energy efficiency is one of the most intelligent moves a homeowner can make to conserve energy and lower monthly expenses. By working with energy specialists to evaluate your home’s current systems, you can identify opportunities to save money through targeted improvements, such as air sealing, installing insulation, and upgrading to energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. These upgrades not only lower your energy costs but also improve comfort and help prevent future repair expenses.
Energy efficiency improvements deliver lasting benefits—reducing your environmental impact, increasing your home’s value, and making your living spaces more comfortable. Additionally, by taking advantage of available rebates and incentives, you can offset the costs of installing new systems or making upgrades, making it easier to invest in your home’s future. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your heating and cooling systems, improve insulation, or simply lower your energy bills, energy efficiency offers a clear advantage. Start your journey today and experience the savings, comfort, and peace of mind that come with a more energy-efficient home.
The Energy Specialist will begin with a brief conversation to understand your comfort concerns and energy goals. Next, they’ll conduct a series of diagnostic tests:
Each test provides detailed insight into how energy is used and lost in your home. The Energy Specialist may also recommend installing advanced power strips, low flow showerheads, and faucet aerators programmable thermostats to further improve efficiency.
After the walkthrough and testing, you’ll receive a customized energy report. This includes a summary of findings, estimated energy savings, and a list of recommended upgrades—ranked by impact and return on investment and aimed at lowering your energy bills. It will also include rebate opportunities and next steps.
Leveraging financial incentives reduces upfront costs and accelerates payback periods for home improvements. Homeowners may also qualify for additional rebates on select energy-efficient upgrades, providing extra savings beyond standard offers. The Mass Save program offers rebates for key upgrades that improve efficiency, comfort, and long-term energy savings.
| Upgrade Type | Typical Rebate Amount | Program Benefit |
| Insulation | $0.75–$1.50 per sq. ft. | Reduces heating/cooling load |
| Air Sealing | Up to $1.00 per linear ft. | Eliminates drafts and heat loss |
| Heat Pumps | $500–$10,000 | Shifts to high-efficiency heating |
Once you’ve reviewed your report, you can choose to move forward with the recommended work to help lower energy costs. Mass Save connects you with approved contractors, such as United Better Homes, to complete the upgrades. Many of these improvements are fully or partially covered through program incentives, and financing options may also be available. After installation, quality assurance checks are often conducted to verify the effectiveness of the work.
Upgrading your home with Mass Save support not only lowers utility bills but also improves indoor air quality, helps balance temperature throughout the house, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Over time, these improvements can increase property value and make your home more attractive to energy-conscious buyers.
As an approved Mass Save contractor with an office in Attleboro, United Better Homes provides no-cost energy assessments and high-energy-efficiency upgrades to homeowners across Massachusetts. Our team helps you navigate the entire process, from scheduling your audit to completing the work, so you can enjoy a healthier, more efficient home without the stress.
Ready to get started? Visit our no cost energy assessment page to schedule your no-cost home evaluation and begin unlocking energy savings today.
