The Town of Arlington is committed to a goal of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Everyone can help!
The Town has partnered with HomeWorks Energy, a trusted Mass Save® partner, to provide no-cost Home Energy Assessments and weatherization (insulation and air sealing) services in Arlington. The Town encourages you to schedule a Home Energy Assessment and follow through on any Mass Save weatherization recommendations you receive.
If your fossil-fuel heating system is getting older or you want better AC, you may want to install a heat pump system. If so, the Town encourages you to get quotes from at least three heat pump installers. The first step is to read the Electrify Arlington website, which provides information about heat pumps, financial incentives, and other climate-friendly technologies. It also has a request form for talking with a trained Electrify Arlington volunteer coach who can answer questions, help you figure out what would work well in your home, and help you understand and analyze heat pump quotes.
Questions? Email Arlington’s Energy Advocate at ElectrifyArlington@town.Arlington.ma.us.
Arlington is a Mass Save Community First Partnership municipality, sponsored locally by Eversource and National Grid, Sponsors of Mass Save.
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What to Expect from a Home Energy Assessment
A Home Energy Specialist will examine your home, including its insulation levels, and explain how you can save energy and money year-round.
Benefits of an assessment include a no-cost home energy report, no-cost sealing of air leaks, 75-100% off new insulation, up to $16,000 in heat pump rebates, 0% financing, and no-cost energy-saving items such as programmable thermostats and water-saving devices. Lower income households are also eligible for additional benefits, such as up to 100% off the cost of a heat pump or a new refrigerator and assistance with removing knob and tube wiring.
HomeWorks will work with your utility provider to get approval for the Home Energy Assessment. If we need more information from you for the approval, we’ll call you within 24 hours.
Your Home Energy Specialist will be at your home at your scheduled time and will begin your Assessment. The assessment typically takes between 2-3 hours.
You will learn how your home consumes and loses energy and you’ll receive a custom home energy report, along with other recommendations to save like insulation or air sealing upgrades.
You’ll get access to all eligible benefits listed above, and we’ll walk you through every step of the process, including filling out any paperwork you may need. You’ll get your no-cost items installed on the spot.
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Do You Qualify?
You must live in Massachusetts and be a customer of National Grid or Eversource.
You can only have an assessment once every two years.
You must live in a single-family home or building with 4 or fewer units.
If you are on fuel assistance or a discount utility rate, or earn less than $56,548 for an individual or $108,748 for a 4-person household, ask about additional eligible benefits for your home.
Energy Reduction Goals
Over the next year, Arlington aims to facilitate 80 insulation upgrades, 100 heat pump installs, and a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
What Is Electrify Arlington?
Electrify Arlington is a Town-wide initiative to help residents save energy and reduce climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions. We help residents and landlords learn about heat pumps, hot water options, solar panels, weatherization, and other energy-related technologies and financial incentives. Learn more at ArlingtonMA.gov/electrify.
I’m interested in heat pumps!
Want to learn more about heat pumps or getting your home off fossil fuels, but don’t know where to start? Want to learn about state and federal rebates and tax credits? Fill out this form to get connected to an Electrify Arlington Volunteer Coach today! Coaches are Arlington residents who have received training to support you as you consider heat pumps for your home.
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