Community Resources
Find tools, programs, and support to help manage extreme heat and reduce energy costs.
Need help staying cool or lowering your energy bills?
Check out:
Green Roots Energy Democracy
Community-owned clean energy solutions
Lower utility costs and energy burden
Reliable power during outages and extreme heat
Building a just and sustainable energy future
OR
Contact Kiera Alventosa; Energy Democracy Organizer, For More Information:
KieraA@greenrootsej.org
Regional Resources
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Check out this guide by MAPC from summer 2020 for links to resources and information on staying cool during heat waves
Mass Save Programs
Programs to improve home energy efficiency and reduce cooling costs.
For homeowners, landlords and renters, rebates and discounts on various energy efficient updates are available, including:
heating and cooling
weatherization
lighting/appliances
building/renovation of homes
See the linked webpage for more details!
For homeowners/landlords/property managers:
Partnership with Massachusetts Community Action Program Agencies &Low-Income Energy Affordability Network
Some no cost upgrades (depending on income eligibility) include:
replacement of appliances such as window A/C and dehumidifiers
sealing drafty areas in the home
See the linked webpage for more details!
For homeowners:
Interest-free, up to $25,000 loan for energy-efficient upgrades such as:
Central A/C
Heat Pumps
Insulation
See the linked webpage for more details!
For those in 1-4 unit home who are income eligible, this program supports free insulation upgrades. In the case that additional work needs to be done before insulation upgrades, this can be funded by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.
See the linked webpage for more details!
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