Bianca Sanchez, bianca.sanchez@sierraclub.org
BOSTON – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Boston Energy Saver, a new program set to help Boston residents and small businesses access financial incentives and credits from the state’s Mass Save program. In partnership with Eversource, National Grid, and non-profit partners, the City will aid renters, homeowners, and businesses in determining the best, most cost and energy efficient investment for their homes and buildings, lowering energy bills.
The City of Boston, Eversource, and National Grid have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding setting a goal of 5,000 heat pump installations and 10,000 building weatherizations between 2025 and 2027. Meeting this goal will result in an estimated $300 million in benefits for Boston residents over the three years.
“We are excited to see the city take further steps to assist renters, homeowners and small businesses in accessing the cost-saving energy efficiency tools available through Mass Save,” said Michele Brooks, Senior Organizer with Sierra Club Massachusetts. “As a city with a majority renter population and many aging buildings, Boston residents in our environmental justice neighborhoods have historically not reaped the benefits of these programs. At a time when energy costs are at an all time high, we need to do everything we can to increase affordability. We applaud the City of Boston’s heat pump adoption and weatherization goals, and look forward to supporting this work.”
The Boston Energy Saver program is one of several announcements expected tonight during Mayor Wu’s State of the City address.
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