Making your home more energy efficient
If you participate in our Fuel Assistance program, you may also quality for our Energy Efficiency program. This program helps you save money by making your home more energy efficient and lowering your overall energy expenses. We visit your home to provide free home energy assessments, weatherization (including insulation and weather-stripping), heating system repairs and replacements, and refrigerator and lighting replacements.
This program is available year-round.
Income eligibility guidelines
If you are eligible and participate in our Fuel Assistance program, you may also be eligible for our Energy Efficiency program. If your total household income falls within the state’s guidelines, our Energy Services team can help you make your home more energy efficient and lower your overall energy expenses.
Speak with an Energy Services representatives about program availability.
Energy Efficiency Services are available year-round.
| Household Members | Max. Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $35,510 |
| 2 | $46,437 |
| 3 | $57,363 |
| 4 | $68,289 |
| 5 | $79,215 |
| 6 | $90,141 |
| 7 | $92,190 |
| 8 | $94,239 |
| 9 | $96,287 |
| 10 | $98,336 |
To qualify for Energy Services programs, your annual household income may not exceed 60% of the mean income of same-size households in Massachusetts, and you must reside in one of the following cities/towns: Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex, Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Rowley, Topsfield, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Newbury, West Newbury, Haverhill, Merrimac, Newburyport, Amesbury, and Salisbury.
Weatherization
Weatherization helps lower energy bills and creates more comfortable and healthier households. If your household qualifies, Action Inc. will send an energy assessor to your home to see how we can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Weatherization work will be performed by qualified area contractors. Measures may include adding insulation, repairing windows, weather-stripping, and other repairs based on need and available funding.
Appliance Management
As part of our Energy Efficiency program, a local energy assessor will review your electricity usage and offer tips on how you can reduce your monthly bills. The assessor also will perform an energy use assessment on your refrigerator, air conditioner, and lighting. Depending on your electricity consumption, Action Inc. may be able to replace all or some of these items for free.
Heating Systems
If your heating system is outdated or isn’t working properly, you may qualify to have it repaired or replaced at no cost. We’ll send a qualified local contractor to assess your heating system to determine its energy efficiency. Depending on available funding, we may also offer heating system cleanings.
To qualify: This program is typically for homeowners only. However, National Grid customers who are tenants and have approval from their landlords may also qualify.
Multi-Family Program
The programs described above are also available to residents of 1- to 4-unit buildings. In addition, services are available to residents of multifamily buildings of 5 or more units through National Grid’s Low-Income Multifamily Program. Public Housing, private non-profit, and private for-profit housing can qualify if 50% or more of the residents are at 60% or under of AMI (area median income).
To qualify: Property owners and/or managers are encouraged to call 617-348-6425 or visit www.leanmultifamily.org to apply their property for the program.
