Frequently Asked QuestionS

A Home Energy Assessment is a way for you to learn about how your home or building loses and consumes energy throughout the year. A Home Energy Specialist will come to your home, show you your savings opportunities, and address your energy efficiency concerns such as home discomfort or high energy costs. You’ll get a custom home energy report that details findings and recommendations and you also get access to Mass Save program benefits like HVAC rebates up to $2,750, 75%+ off insulation upgrades, 100% off air sealing, access to 0% financing for energy efficiency upgrades (up to $25K for 7 years), and no-cost items like programmable thermostats, advanced power strips, and water-saving devices.  

As a Mass Save partner, we always offer Home Energy Assessments at no cost. There is no additional cost for participating in the program because you help fund it through a charge on your monthly energy bill. 

Massachusetts residents who live in a single-family home or building with 4 or fewer units can sign up for an assessment with us. You can be a homeowner, renter, landlord, or building owner – you just need to have an active utility account with one of the Mass Save sponsors, like Eversource, National Grid, or Cape Light Compact. We cover the entire state so don’t worry about if your neighborhood is eligible. We can help you figure out if you’re qualified – just call us at (781) 305-3319. 

If you have completed an assessment on your home in the last 3 years, you are not eligible to sign up for another assessment today. The good news is that you can still take advantage of the rebates and incentives through the Mass Save program, you just need to call us at (781) 305-3319 to move forward. 

An in-person assessment can last up to 3 hours and a virtual assessment can take up to 90 minutes. We’re always respectful of your time and will work efficiently so that you get the most thorough assessment without taking up too much of your time. 

We’ve seen many, many homes in our time, and we equip our Energy Specialists with tools to get around a large variety of challenging home obstacles. No worries if you are in the middle of moving, have kids, or your house is just a little messy. We’ll work around it. All you have to do is let us in, and we’ll take it from there. 

The more energy you consume every month, the more you pay in energy costs. A Home Energy Assessment is designed to lower your energy usage, which means less money coming out of your wallet. The assessment is about long-term solutions that can help your entire household understand energy efficiency and create habits to live a greener life. While every home is different, our neighbors are often surprised at the differences they see from making easy home energy efficiency upgrades. 

The health and safety of our customers and employees is, and will always be, a top priority. We follow social distancing guidelines, limit our in-home time as much as we can, and wear personal protective equipment like masks. We are constantly monitoring the facts and we will continue to adjust as needed to keep everyone safe and healthy. If you are feeling unwell, we offer rescheduling options that are easy so that we can get you back on the schedule when you’re well. We also offer virtual Home Energy Assessments. 

Our employees love a good DIY project, but we would not recommend taking this one on by yourself. If you choose the YouTube route, you won’t get access to the Mass Save rebates and incentives and you’ll miss out on the opinions of trained energy efficiency experts. It is recommended by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the U.S. Department of Energy, and others to get a professional for your assessment, instead of handling it on your own. 

HomeWorks Energy was founded in 2008 and we’ve been working nonstop since then to help Massachusetts residents save energy and money. We have performed almost 140,000 Home Energy Assessments and we’re proud to have grown to be the largest Home Performance Contractor in the state. The Home Energy Specialists at HomeWorks Energy are certified, trained, and experienced to give you a quality assessment of your home. 

When you complete a Home Energy Assessment, virtually or in-person, you can get programmable thermostats, advanced power strips, faucet aerators, and water-saving showerheads at no cost. If you choose the virtual option, the items will be mailed to you after your completed assessment.  

The assessment is a no obligation experience for all our neighbors. Your Home Energy Specialist will show you how you can save more energy and money year-round, give you a custom home energy report, and install your no-cost items. If you are ready to make any upgrades such as discounted insulation, we can schedule it on the spot. If not, there’s no rush – we will be here when you’re ready to take the next step toward additional savings. 

Of course! We work with many local landlords to make their buildings more efficient. If your building has 2-4 units, we can help you find increased incentives such as 100% off insulation. To access the rebates and incentives, all units must be assessed – we can do them all at once or separately if that works best for you. If your building has 5 or more units, click here for further information. 

Yes, renters are eligible to sign up for an assessment and access all of the no-cost items available. To get the full line of Mass Save rebates and incentives, we will need to work with your landlord to do a full building approach. We do this often, so we’re happy to facilitate any conversations – it can be as easy as sending us your landlord’s contact information and we can take it from there. 

Call (781) 305-3319 to sign up over the phone or go here to schedule online. It’s easy and only takes a couple of minutes!  

Mass Save® provides many incentives and rebates to make improvements more affordable. Our Moderate Income Incentive provides insulation installing and air sealing at no-cost for income-qualified customers. With each assessment, we’re also able to install no-cost saving measures such as low-flow showerheads, advanced power strips, and programmable thermostats. Even if nothing else, getting an assessment will still give you valuable information and improve your home’s energy efficiency.