No-cost energy upgrades
to lower your monthly bill
Save on home energy improvements.
Citizens for Citizens Neighborhood Community Action Program
and Action for Boston Community Development have teamed
up with Eversource to offer no-cost Home Energy Assessments to
income-eligible renters and homeowners.*
How it works
1.
An Energy Specialist assesses your apartment or house for areas where you can save energy.
2.
You will receive energy-saving products like LED light bulbs, showerheads, faucet aerators and programmable thermostats installed at no cost.
3.
If your appliances or heating equipment are inefficient or your insulation levels are too low, you will receive eligible upgrades at no cost to you during a follow-up appointment.
You may also be eligible for Fuel Assistance
The income qualifying energy assistance program helps pay your primary heating bills, whether you own or rent.
Replacement appliances may include:
*Your home must have 1–4 units to be eligible for a no-cost Home Energy Assessment. Customers who live in buildings with 5 or more units will be served by the LEAN Multi-Family Program. Have your landlord submit a request through leanmultifamily.org.
**Refrigerator, freezer, clothes washer, window A/C unit and dehumidifier must meet program eligibility requirements.
Do I Qualify?
We have programs available, from no cost to low cost solutions as well as market rate incentives available to all through our program and partners
Enter your qualification information to find out what you might qualify for:
| # of Household Members | Income Eligible Program | Enhanced Residential Program |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ≤ $39,105 | $39,105 - $52,140 |
| 2 | ≤ $51,137 | $51,138 - $68,183 |
| 3 | ≤ $63,169 | $63,170 - $84,225 |
| 4 | ≤ $75,201 | $75,202 - $100,268 |
| 5 | ≤ $87,233 | $87,234 - $116,311 |
| 6 | ≤ $99,265 | $99,266 - $132,353 |
| 7 | ≤ $101,521 | $101,522 - $135,361 |
| 8 | ≤ $103,777 | $103,778 - $138,369 |
| 9 | ≤ $106,033 | $106,034 - $141,377 |
How We Help You Save!
The LEAN program brings over 40 years of energy efficiency service delivery to income eligible resident across Massachusetts. Our certified building energy auditors identify all eligible energy efficiency measures and manage the project from start to finish on your behalf, at no cost to you.
Qualified Applicants Receive:
This program is part of Mass Save® and is funded in part by the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Program Administrators (PAs) below. The program is jointly administered by the PAs and the Low-Income Energy Affordability Network (LEAN).
1-4 residential units
If you own or rent a property with 1-4 residential units, you and/or your building may be eligible for no cost energy efficiency upgrades.
Low Income Criteria
If your income meets certain criteria, we can schedule a no cost energy assessment to identify all no cost energy efficiency improvements available to you, and oversee the contracting, installation and inspection of the work performed at your home.
Don't Qualify?
Check out some of our other programs and partners for free assessments and discounts on energy saving upgrades.
FAQ
The Weatherization work is completed at no cost to the homeowner or the renter. The work is funded by the Program Administrators, State and Federal Grants and other funding.
Cellulose insulation is safe. It is made of paper, but the safe chemical treatment provides it with permanent fire resistance.
In order for the home insulation to be effective, all the exterior walls of a home should be insulated and any openings and bypasses air sealed.
Depending on the size of the house, on average it takes between 2-5 days to complete all the work.
Yes, someone should be home, in case there are any questions or if any issues should arise
Our Weatherization Auditors act as projects managers for every project. They oversee the contractor’s installation; LEAN has over 40 years of experience doing this work. Also, all of our contractors have over 10 years of experience in the field and should be able to resolve any issues. In the rare occurrence there is any damage occur (rare), all contractors are fully insured. Additionally, the Weatherization Auditor will also oversee the work and perform in-process and post inspections.