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Tips, guides, and news about energy rebates and home upgrades.

Getting Started

Mass Save Home Energy Assessment: What to Expect (Free for All MA Homeowners)

The free Mass Save Home Energy Assessment is the gateway to $10,000+ in rebates. Here's exactly what happens during the visit, what you get for free, and what it unlocks.

Windows & Doors

Window & Door Rebate Massachusetts: Save $1,350+ on Replacements in 2026

Massachusetts homeowners can save $1,350+ on window and door replacements through Mass Save rebates and the federal 25C tax credit.

Eligibility

Mass Save Income Limits 2026: What You Qualify For at Every Level

Full breakdown of Mass Save income-qualified programs. See the AMI thresholds, what benefits you unlock at 60% and 80%, and how to prove eligibility.

Heat Pumps

Heat Pump vs. Furnace in Massachusetts: The Real Cost Comparison for 2026

Should MA homeowners switch from a furnace to a heat pump? We break down the real costs, rebates, efficiency, and cold-weather performance.

Insulation

Free Insulation Mass Save: Get 75–100% Off in 2026

Mass Save covers 75% of insulation costs for most homeowners — and 100% if you're income-qualified. Here's how to get free or near-free insulation.

Tax Credits

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: How to Claim Up to $3,200 in 2026

Complete guide to the federal 25C tax credit. Learn what qualifies, annual limits, and how to stack with Mass Save rebates.

Heat Pumps

Heat Pump Rebate Massachusetts: Up to $16,000 in 2026

Complete guide to Massachusetts heat pump rebates through Mass Save. Learn how to get up to $16,000 and stack with federal tax credits.

Solar & Battery

Solar Battery Rebate Massachusetts: Complete Guide for 2026

Get up to 50% off solar batteries with ConnectedSolutions, federal tax credits, and SMART incentives. Learn how Massachusetts programs work.

Tax Credits

Residential Clean Energy Credit: Get 30% Back on Solar & Batteries

Complete guide to the federal 25D tax credit for solar, batteries, and geothermal. No annual cap, carry-forward allowed.

Smart Home

Smart Thermostat Rebate Massachusetts: Get One Free in 2026

Get a free smart thermostat through Mass Save or claim rebates up to $250. The easiest way to start saving on energy.

Topics We'll Cover

Rebate Guides

  • • Complete guide to Massachusetts heat pump rebates
  • • How to stack federal, state, and utility incentives
  • • Income-qualified programs explained
  • • Step-by-step claiming guides

Project Tips

  • • Choosing the right heat pump for your home
  • • Solar vs. heat pumps: which first?
  • • Insulation ROI calculator
  • • Finding qualified contractors

Tax Credit Help

  • • 25C vs 25D credits explained
  • • Filing Form 5695
  • • Documents you need to keep
  • • Common tax credit mistakes

Program Updates

  • • New rebate announcements
  • • Program changes and deadlines
  • • Funding status updates
  • • State-by-state comparisons