How Local Collaboration Is Expanding Access to Energy Savings and Comfort Upgrades Across Springfield, MA
In Springfield, expanding access to energy efficiency isn’t just about programs. It’s about people, neighborhoods, and trusted community connections. HomeWorks Energy’s partnership with Arise for Social Justice is rooted in exactly that idea: meeting residents where they are and helping them take advantage of meaningful home upgrades.
Arise has been a powerful advocate for Springfield residents for decades, helping connect families with resources, support, and opportunities that strengthen housing stability, financial well-being, and neighborhood health. Through our partnership, HomeWorks Energy and Arise share a common goal: Making sure residents understand and benefit from the energy-saving programs available to them.
Springfield is proud to continue its participation in the Mass Save® Community First Partnership for 2026.
This initiative, sponsored locally by Eversource, allows the City to help households improve their energy efficiency while reducing carbon emissions, keeping energy costs affordable, and increasing comfort.
Local Presence, Long-Term Commitment
HomeWorks Energy opened its Springfield office in 2019, expanding our ability to serve Hampden County residents directly and build deeper local relationships. Since then:
- Over 7,500 Springfield residents have received no-cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessments
- HomeWorks has served as Springfield’s preferred Mass Save partner since 2022
Why Community Partnerships Matter
For many homeowners and renters, energy efficiency programs can feel unfamiliar, confusing, or difficult to navigate. That’s where organizations like Arise for Social Justice play an essential role.
As a trusted voice within the Springfield community, Arise helps residents:
✔ Learn about available programs
✔ Understand potential benefits
✔ Feel confident engaging with services
✔ Connect with HomeWorks Energy for support
Together, we work to meet residents where they are through community events, neighborhood outreach, and clear, accessible communication.
Our joint efforts include:
- Community mailers and letters
- Social media education and awareness
- In-person outreach, canvassing, and pop-up events
- Local engagement initiatives
Energy efficiency is a critical part of Springfield’s climate action strategy, improving quality of life now while preserving a livable future for the next generation.
The City of Springfield has been recognized as a Designated Equity Community (DEC).
This designation helps ensure that more residents have access to valuable, energy-saving programs. As a DEC community, Springfield homeowners and renters now qualify for 100% off weatherization upgrades if their homes have not been previously weatherized.
Making Energy Programs Accessible to Everyone
Ensuring equitable access is a core priority of our work in Springfield. Language barriers or complex processes should never hinder energy savings and home comfort. To better support the City’s diverse population, HomeWorks Energy:
- Translates program letters into Spanish
- Provides interpretation support for non-English speakers
- Offers clear explanations of eligibility and incentives
- Connects residents with available upgrades and improvements
Real Benefits for Springfield Households
Through the Mass Save program, eligible residents may access valuable energy-efficiency improvements, including:
✔ No-cost Home Energy Assessments
✔ No-cost energy-saving products, like programmable thermostats and low-flow showerheads
✔ 100% off insulation upgrades and air sealing for homes that haven’t already been weatherized
✔ Up to $15,000 in rebates for high-efficiency heating and cooling systems
These upgrades help reduce energy waste, stabilize utility costs, and improve year-round comfort, which are especially important during New England’s extreme seasonal swings.
A Shared Investment in Springfield
HomeWorks Energy’s partnership with Arise for Social Justice reflects a broader commitment to Springfield’s neighborhoods and residents.
By working alongside local organizations, we help ensure that more households can access programs designed to improve housing efficiency, affordability, and comfort.
As more Springfield residents take advantage of Mass Save incentives to make impactful home upgrades, community trust drives participation, and participation drives impact.
Springfield residents can explore available programs and schedule a no-cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment with HomeWorks by visiting HWE.works/Arise.
Learn More or Schedule an Assessment
Springfield residents can explore available programs and schedule a no-cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment with HomeWorks by visiting HWE.works/Arise.
After your assessment, you can look forward to:
- Reduced energy use
- Fewer drafts
- Year-round, room-to-room comfort
- Access to the latest energy-saving technology at reduced costs
- A meaningful role in Springfield’s sustainability initiative
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Schedule a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment Today
Our team at HomeWorks Energy is committed to helping you live confidently and comfortably in your home, and it all starts with a no-cost Home Energy Assessment. Schedule online or call us at 781-305-3319.
