The Mass Save Energy Assessment is not only for renters.
Landlords can enjoy lower maintenance costs and reduce the price of their energy bill at their rental properties through programs offered by Berkshire Gas and Eversource under Mass Save.
Whole-building energy assessments (for 1-4 family homes) can help landlords increase the energy efficiency of their properties and open the door to rebate opportunities, such as potential eligibility for an enhanced incentive of 90% the costs of insulation for entire property or $3,000 per unit.
For landlords, other benefits of an Energy Assessment include:
● no-cost energy efficient light bulb replacements
● no-cost sealing of air leaks
● no-cost water saving products
● rebates on heating/cooling equipment and water heaters
● enhanced rebates on washer and
refrigerator replacements
● 0% financing opportunity through the Mass Save
HEAT Loan Program
To schedule a no-cost energy assessment at your rental property take the Online Home Energy Assessment at masssave.com/OHEA.
Then call Mass Save at 866-527-7283
to request a Whole Building Virtual Assessment if the property has 2-4 units, or a Virtual Home Energy Assessment if it has just one.
HAVE PROPERTIES WITH MORE THAN 4 UNITS?
Visit MassSave.com/multifamily or
call CET at 1-800-944-3212.
Why should landlords make energy efficiency improvements?
Even if tenants pay for their own utilities, there are multiple benefits to landlords if they weatherize the building and increase the efficiency of its equipment, lighting, and appliances:
- Weatherized buildings have lower rates of tenant turnover.
- Weatherized buildings have less need for space heaters that can cause a fire risk.
- Efficient homes are more comfortable for tenants.
- More efficient apartments offer better protection against energy prices spikes and extreme weather conditions — making it easier for tenants to make rent.
- A properly weatherized building is more weather resistant and is in better repair.
- Insulation can lessen the chance of frozen pipes.
Low-income tenants can qualify the landlord for increased incentives through the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program for the whole property if more than half of tenants qualify.
See MassSave.com/incomeeligible.
If you’d like more information or help, please contact Rose at BEAT’s EE Pittsfield initiative. We’re here to help!
rose@thebeatnews.org
413-358-7663