A new Town of Wellesley collaboration with HomeWorks Energy, a Mass Save® partner, c
an lower energy use and carbon emissions while improving home comfort for Wellesley residents who are gas customers of National Grid.
HomeWorks Energy representatives are visiting Wellesley neighborhoods to invite residents to schedule a no-cost home energy assessment. Canvassing maps show HomeWorks' current canvassing locations. Representatives wear bright yellow vests displaying Town of Wellesley and HomeWorks Energy logos.
When a HomeWorks Energy specialist visits a home for a scheduled assessment, they review the home’s energy performance and show the resident how to save energy year-round.
Benefits of a no-cost energy assessment for natural gas customers under the Mass Save program include:
- No-cost custom home energy report
- Eligibility for Mass Save incentives, such as:
- 100% off the cost of air leak sealing
- 75-100% off the cost of insulation
- Up to $10,000 in heat pump rebates
- 0% financing for energy efficiency upgrades up to $50,000
- No-cost energy-saving items (e.g., thermostats, water-saving devices, and advanced power strips)
- See full list of energy-related incentives here.
Residents can schedule home energy assessments now by calling HomeWorks at 781-305-3319 or visiting HWE.Works/Wellesley.
Residents who heat with oil, propane, and/or electric resistance, are not eligible for the Mass Save program. These residents should call the Center for EcoTechnology at 888-577-8448 or schedule an assessment with the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant at www.wellesleyma.gov/EnergyAuditForm.
The Town of Wellesley recommends residents get multiple quotes for heating and cooling system upgrades. Home energy assessments and upgrades are voluntary, and agreements, arrangements, and implementation regarding such services are exclusively between residents and their chosen vendors.