Is your home or small business too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer? Do you want to save money on your energy bills? Want to solve those problems AND help Worcester go green? Worcester's Smart Energy Advice program can help.
You can talk to our Energy Advocate (over email, phone or in person) about your questions and get advice about how to access energy saving programs*.
To get started, visit this website (Mass Save | Community First | Worcester) or call 508-372-8389.
Whether you own or rent - you’ll learn how to:
Are you a Worcester landlord? We are conducting an Online Survey to better understand your experiences and concerns as a rental property owner in Worcester to determine how we can improve the Smart Energy Advice program and help address any issues you may be facing. The survey shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. Thank you for helping us to improve the program and, we hope, help you in the long run!
*Massachusetts is one of the most energy-efficient states in the nation, due in large part to the Mass Save® programs, which are supported by a utility energy efficiency charge that we all pay on our gas and electric bills. Through Smart Energy Advice, we help residents and small business owners access programs funded by these fees.
(Depending on income level)
Mass Save incentives and rebates are income based. Check out the income chart to figure out which of the three income categories apply to you. They incentives and rebates may include:
Residents who qualify as low-income (below 60% of the median income in the state) may be eligible for additional programs and utility bill assistance through the Worcester Community Action Council website or by calling 508-754-1176.
The federal government also offers home energy tax credits and rebates for projects like updating your HVAC systems, installing new efficiency windows, weatherization work and much more. This website including a great tool for calculating your personalized incentives (both federal rebates and tax credits) based on your income and household size.
Are you interested in powering your house with a cleaner source of electricity but don't know where to start? As part of Worcester's Smart Energy Advice program, you can get multiple solar quotes for free from pre-vetted, reputable installers servicing Worcester through our partner, EnergySage. This can help simplify the process for both homeowners and renters. By going through the EnergySage portal:
Renters can save 5-15% on your electric bills annually (up to 25% for income eligible participants) by signing up for a local community solar farm.
Learn more about solar:
For more information about Smart Energy Advice, email us at energyadvice@worcesterma.gov.
Sustainability & Resilience
City Hall Room 108
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508-799-8325
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By Appointment: Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.