Join the Beverly & Salem Energy Challenge
Introducing the Beverly & Salem Energy Challenge
The Cities of Beverly and Salem have launched a new initiative, the Beverly & Salem Energy Challenge, to encourage home energy efficiency and expand access to the incentives offered by the Mass Save® Sponsors. This project focuses on energy efficiency measures such as weatherization and heat pump technology to help you save money and feel more comfortable at home year-round, all while reducing our community’s carbon footprint.
Beverly and Salem residents recently received a letter officially announcing the Energy Challenge, which you can view here: Beverly & Salem
We are Resilient Together
The Beverly and Salem communities are not only connected by bridges, but we are united by a commitment to make our neighborhoods greener, one building at a time. One of the most important goals from our Beverly & Salem Resilient Together climate action plan is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Through the planning process, we learned that more than 50% of our greenhouse gas emissions come from heating, cooling, and powering our buildings.
The Cities are participating in the Mass Save Community First Partnership, sponsored locally by National Grid, to help residents access energy efficiency programs.
Energy Reduction Goals & Progress
Our joint Energy Challenge aims to facilitate 2,000+ Home Energy Assessments, resulting in 700+ insulation upgrades, 250+ heat pump installations, and a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the buildings sector. Last year we performed 1,035 assessments and upgraded insulation in 345 homes, thanks to our engaged community members. Let’s keep the momentum going and save even more energy and money on our path to carbon neutrality.
Join our Mission to Reduce Energy
Free 1:1 Energy Coaching
Green Beverly has partnered with the City to provide free one-to-one coaching for renters, homeowners, and property owners/managers as it relates to energy efficiency. Green Beverly has a team of knowledgeable ‘coaches’ (our neighbors) that can access your specific situation and offer guidance and suggestions. These topics of expertise range from energy conservation, to heating/cooling options, to appliances, to clean energy. Please contact Green Beverly for your free 1:1 coaching session here.
Salem is also offering one-on-one coaching and support for city residents with the city’s Sustainability and Engagement Coordinator, Stacy Kilb. Salem residents can get free support for a variety of home sustainability and efficiency options, please call or visit the link below for assistance:
(978) 745-9595 x41013 (Office)
No-Cost Home Energy Assessments
Reduce your energy costs and help your community reach its goals by signing up for a Home Energy Assessment, at no cost to you. Your certified Home Energy Specialist will assess how your home uses energy and provide custom recommendations that will save you money and improve home comfort year-round. Once your assessment is completed, you can access the eligible benefits listed below.
Already had an assessment? There are still plenty of ways to reduce your carbon footprint and be a part of this community initiative. Check out the new rebates and additional offerings such as energy-efficient heat pump technology.
To learn about additional Mass Save offers like energy assessments for small businesses and multi-family (5+ unit) buildings as well as rebates for high-efficiency heating and cooling system upgrades, including heat pumps, visit masssave.com/beverlysalem.
Get Access to Incentives from the Sponsors of Mass Save®
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75-100% off total cost of approved insulation upgrades
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100% off sealing air leaks in your home
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New! Up to $16,000 in heat pump rebates
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0% financing for energy efficiency upgrades, including the removal of barriers like knob and tube wiring
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No-cost items like programmable thermostats, water-saving devices, and advanced power strips
What to Expect from a Home Energy Assessment
We’ll work with your energy efficiency service 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 or will call you at your scheduled time and will begin your Assessment. (Virtual takes 90 minutes and in-person can be up to 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 get access to all eligible benefits like 75%-100% off insulation, 100% off air sealing, 0% financing, up to $16,000 in heat pump rebates, and no-cost items.
Do You Qualify?
You must live in Massachusetts and be a customer of National Grid or Eversource.
You must own or rent in a single-family home or building with 4 units or less.
If you are on fuel assistance or a discount utility rate, call 1-978-300-6536 to start saving.
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