Mass Save Renovations & Additions
Mass Save Renovations & Additions (R&A)
This Mass Save program provides performance based incentives for major renovations and additions in 1-4 unit buildings. Rebates are based on the energy savings difference between two energy models: the ‘existing condition’ (pre renovation/addition) and the ‘final condition’ (the improved home) . As the project HERS rater verifier, we provide the energy modeling, field inspection and testing, and administrative services to leverage the rebates for the project owner.
Requirements:
The project meets the requirements laid out in the Mass Save R&A Terms and Conditions [link to]
Existing health and safety issues are addressed as part of the project, including excess moisture, asbestos, knob and tube wiring.
Verification of the ‘existing’ conditions including layout, insualtion , framing, and mechanical equipment
Two site required inspections: midpoint insulation inspection, final inspection and testing.
Rebate opportunities
The R&A rebate goes up to $10,000 per home/unit. The better the ‘final’ conditon, vs the ‘existing’ condition, the more rebates the project will yield. The rebates are based on our final energy model based on as-built conditions.
For projects leveraging the Mass Save Whole House Heat Pump replacement rebate of (typically valued at $10K) , we can prequalify the project, bypassing the Mass Save ’free’ energy audit requirement. In this case, the heatpump savings are excluded from the R&A rebate calculations to avoid ‘double dipping’
Mass Save HEAT Loan - we can preauthorize you for the 0% Mass Save financing program [link to] available for eligible heatpump equipment.
Stretch Code for Renovations and Additions- HERS Requirement
The MA 2023 Stretch Code requires that homes undergoing major renovations and additions achieve a HERS rating of 52 or lower. Read more about waht triggers this [here]. These projects typically leverage significant R&A rebates. Providing a Certified HERS Rating based on the as-built conditions, is a marginal additional scope over the R&A service.
R&A projects that are the best fit for Power House are…..
Major gut renovations with new insulation, HVAC, and airbarrier improvement
Major additions with the existing house receiving HVAC upgrades and some insulation improvements
The team is well organized- building plans are available or a willingness to clearly document the pre-renovation conditions and planned improvement measures
Energy focused retrofits and renovations
Projects that value our building science consulting services. We offer limited consulting as part of our base scope. Additional consulting is available.
Fee Structure
Our fee for service to deliver the required R&A services typically ranges from $1200 - $1600. This excludes a payment we receive directly from the Mass Save vendors to adminstrate and deliver the project. Please complete the intake form here and we will follow up to discuss your project, followed by a detailed proposal.
Resources
[Mass Save R&A website
Mass Save R&A Terms & Conditions Form
Mass Save Whole House Heatpump Replacement website
Mass Save WHHPump form
