THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER

Start by scheduling a No-Cost Energy Assessment through Mass Save. For the general program go to www.homeworksenergy.com/gloucester. For low-income, moderate-income, multi-family, and businesses go to What Program Fits My Needs? (PDF).  

Learn about heat pumps:.

• Heat Smart Alliance Guide to Cold-climate Air Source Heat Pumps:  https://heatsmartalliance.org/resources/ 

• Database of Cold Climate Heat Pumps: https://ashp.neep.org/#!/

• Mass Save Heat Pump Guide: https://www.masssave.com/heatpump 

• Heat Pump Party Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r22EZGwErw 

Help covering costs: 

• Mass Save Incentives: https://www.masssave.com/en/residential/rebates-and-incentives/air-source-heat-pumps 

  • • Moderate Income Enhanced Incentives verification form: https://masssave-qualify.clearesult.com/ 

    • Income-eligible residents may qualify for no-cost heating system updates through Action Inc. Energy Services. Learn more: https://actionincenergy.org/save/ 

• IRS List of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits: https://www.irs.gov/credits-and-deductions-under-the-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022

  • • Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credit estimator: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator  

Financing options: 

• 0% Interest HEAT Loan: https://www.masssave.com/residential/rebates-and-incentives/heat-loan-program 

• 0% Interest Gloucester Housing Rehab Loan: https://gloucester-ma.gov/499/Housing-Rehabilitation-Program 

Comparing quotes (Rule of thumb: always get at least 3 quotes): 

• Cape Ann Climate Coalition Volunteer Heat Pump Coaches: https://capeannclimatecoalition.org/heat-pump-coaches/ 

• National Grid Free Heat Pump Quote Comparison: https://www.masssave.com/heatpump/hvac-specialist

• Green Consumers Alliance  Heat Pump Consultative Service (for a fee): https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/heatpumpformyhome  

Accountability: 

Part of  the Mass Save offering is access to trained inspectors confirm the quality of the insulation and air-sealing that was installed at your home. This service is provided at no-cost to you. Schedule an appointment with an inspector here: https://abodeem.com/homeowners/mass-save-inspections/

Start by scheduling a No-Cost Energy Assessment through Mass Save. For the general program go to www.homeworksenergy.com/gloucester. For low-income, moderate-income, multi-family, and businesses go to What Program Fits My Needs? (PDF). 

Learn about weatherization:

• MassCEC Guide to Weatherization: https://goclean.masscec.com/weatherization/   

Help covering costs: 

• 75%-100% off insulation, air sealing, and weather stripping​ (100% incentive for moderate-income and multi-family)

  • • Moderate Income Enhanced Incentives verification form: https://masssave-qualify.clearesult.com/ 

• $75/window rebate for replacing single pane windows with triple pane windows: https://www.masssave.com/en/residential/rebates-and-incentives/windows

• IRS List of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits: https://www.irs.gov/credits-and-deductions-under-the-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022

  • Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credit estimator: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator  

• Low-income program through Action Inc. Energy Services. Learn more: https://actionincenergy.org/save/ 

Financing options: 

• 0% Interest HEAT Loan Program: https://www.masssave.com/residential/rebates-and-incentives/heat-loan-program 

• 0% Interest Gloucester Housing Rehab Loan Program: https://gloucester-ma.gov/499/Housing-Rehabilitation-Program 

Accountability: 

Part of  the Mass Save offering is access to trained inspectors confirm the quality of the insulation and air-sealing that was installed at your home. This service is provided at no-cost to you. Schedule an appointment with an inspector here: https://abodeem.com/homeowners/mass-save-inspections/

To get a no-cost programable thermostat schedule a No-cost Energy Assessment through Mass Save. For the general program go to www.homeworksenergy.com/gloucester. For low-income, moderate-income, multi-family, and businesses go to What Program Fits My Needs? (PDF). 

Shop programable and SMART thermostats on the Mass Save Marketplace: https://www.poweredbyefi.org/masssave

Learn about Connected Solutions: https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/Energy-Saving-Programs/ConnectedSolutions 

To get no-cost advanced power strips schedule a No-cost Energy Assessment through Mass Save. For the general program go to www.homeworksenergy.com/gloucester. For low-income, moderate-income, multi-family, and businesses go to What Program Fits My Needs? (PDF). 

Shop advanced power strips on the Mass Save Marketplace: https://www.poweredbyefi.org/masssave

To get no-cost water saving devices schedule a No-cost Energy Assessment through Mass Save. For the general program go to www.homeworksenergy.com/gloucester. For low-income, moderate-income, multi-family, and businesses go to What Program Fits My Needs? (PDF). 

Shop water saving showerheads and sink fixtures on the Mass Save Marketplace: https://www.poweredbyefi.org/masssave

Shop high efficiency appliances on the Mass Save Marketplace: https://www.poweredbyefi.org/masssave

Learn about high efficiency appliances: 

• Induction Cooktops: https://goclean.masscec.com/clean-energy-solutions/induction-cooking/

• Battery Powered Outdoor Equipment: https://goclean.masscec.com/clean-energy-solutions/battery-powered-outdoor-equipment/

• Heat Pump Cloths Dryer: https://goclean.masscec.com/clean-energy-solutions/heat-pump-clothes-dryer/

• Heat Pump Water Heater: https://goclean.masscec.com/clean-energy-solutions/heat-pump-water-heater/

Help covering costs: 

• Mass Save appliance rebates: https://www.masssave.com/residential/shop-products/appliances

• Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credit estimator: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator  

• Income-eligible residents may qualify for no-cost appliances updates through Action Inc. Energy Services. Learn more: https://actionincenergy.org/save/ 

Financing options: 

• 0% Interest HEAT Loan Program: https://www.masssave.com/residential/rebates-and-incentives/heat-loan-program 

• 0% Interest Gloucester Housing Rehab Loan Program: https://gloucester-ma.gov/499/Housing-Rehabilitation-Program 

Shop LEDs on the Mass Save Marketplace: https://www.poweredbyefi.org/masssave

Low- to No-Cost Tips for Saving Energy at Home: https://www.energystar.gov/products/top_10_tips_renters 

Guide to Indoor Water Conservation: https://www.mass.gov/guides/indoor-water-conservation#-change-your-fixtures-&-appliances- 

Learn about low-flow appliances: https://lookforwatersense.epa.gov/