This page has resources for the faculty and staff at C.A. Elementary School to save money on energy and work towards home energy efficiency and electrification while working with your energy coach. If you have any questions please email theC.A. Elementary School Energy Coach, Brian Blake: brianb.coach.eee@gmail.com.
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Steps for Working with Your Home Energy Coach
The steps below are a guideline for working with your energy coach. This is a general guideline, so some steps may be skipped, as not all homes and situations are the same.
Explore Opportunities
Meet with the energy coach and discuss your home and where you can find savings. You will also talk about getting an energy assessment especially if you haven’t one in the past two years. There are also resources for renters.
Massachusetts Energy Savings Finder Tool– This free search tool helps you identify local, state and federal rebates, incentives and tax credits for Massachusetts homeowners and renters.
Home Energy Assessment
Energy coaches from the Educators Electrify Everything program will assist educators with getting an energy assessment.
Home Energy Assessment information: Mass Save vs. Energy Saving Home Loan – Choose an energy assessment that fits your needs. This document describes the difference between a Mass Save energy assessment and an Energy Saving Home Loan Assessment.
Guides for Getting a Home Energy Assessment with Mass Save
These guides are for you to look at with your energy coach to determine what type of energy assessment you are eligible for according to income, type of home, and geography. They also list some of the saving you can unlock for your home.
Additionally, these towns/cities are Designated Equity Communities and Mass Save has extra benefits for these communities: Boston, Brockton, Chelsea, Everett, Fall, River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, New Bedford, Oak Bluffs, Pittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Salem, Springfield, Tisbury, Woburn, and Worcester. In the case of Boston, only select zip codes are included (02215, 02119, 02120, 02121, 02122, 02124, 02125, 02126, 02128, 02134, 02135 and 02136).
Guide for Renters to get an energy assessment– This guide helps renters get a home energy assessment.
Guide for Homeowners to get an energy assessment– This guide helps homeowners get a home energy assessment.
Guide for Landlords to get an energy assessment– This guide helps landlords get a home energy assessment.
Guide for Homeowner in a Designated Equity Community– This guide helps single family homeowners in a Designated Equity Community get an energy assessment.
Guide for Renter or Landlord in a Designated Equity Community – This guide helps renters and landlords in a Designated Equity Community get an energy assessment.
Tips for Getting a Quality Energy Assessment with Mass Save
Tips for Getting a Quality Home Energy Assessment for a Single Family Home– This two-page guide helps homeowners better understand what is involved in a home energy assessment, and how to make sure you get an excellent energy assessment.
Tips for Getting a Quality Home Energy Assessment for a Multi-Family Building– This two-page guide helps landlords better understand what is involved in a energy assessment for a multi-family property, and how to make sure you get an excellent energy assessment.
Worksheet for Getting an Energy Assessment with Mass Save
Use a worksheet when you are getting your home energy assessment. Have it on hand when you meet with your energy coach to discuss next steps on your home energy plan.
Worksheet for a Single Family Energy Assessment– This worksheet is for a homeowner to take notes during the energy assessment.
Worksheet for a Multi-Family Energy Assessment– This worksheet is for a landlord to take notes during the energy assessment.
Incentives for Landlords
Energy Efficiency: Benefits for Landlords– This document illustrates to landlords the financial benefits to properties with energy efficient features.
How to Talk to Your Landlord About an Energy Assessment: Here is a short script for renters who would like to talk to their landlord about getting an energy assessment.
Save Your Energy Dollars
Work with your energy coach to find rebates, low and no-interest loans, and stackable discounts. Additionally, your coach will look over your electric bill with you to make sure you are getting the lowest price available, and let you know about other possible stackable savings on your bill.
Sample Electric Bills from the Major Utilities
These sample electric bills from National Grid, Eversource and Unitil show where to look on you electric bill when doing an energy bill check up.
National Grid Sample Bill Page 1– Page 1 sample bill from National Grid
National Grid Sample Bill Page 2– Page 2 sample bill from National Grid
National Grid Sample Bill Page 3– Page 3 sample bill from National Grid
Eversource Sample Bill– Sample electric bill from Eversource
Unitil Sample Bill– Sample electric bill from Unitil
Community Solar
Community Solar: Anyone with an electric bill in Massachusetts can sign onto community solar. This document has document has information and actions steps for getting community solar.
Make A Plan
Make a plan with your energy coach for a greener and more energy efficient home after your energy assessment.
Five Year Home Energy Plan Worksheet– Sit down with your energy coach and make a five your plan for your home.
Analyzing Opportunities worksheet– Work with your energy coach to figure out where and when you can make upgrades with your home and car.
Take Action
Now that you have a plan in place, it is time to take action. Here are resources that will guide you through the process to reach your goals. If you have questions contact your energy coach.
Solar
Community Solar: Anyone with an electric bill in Massachusetts can sign onto community solar. This document has document has information and actions steps for getting community solar.
Rooftop Solar: Information and action steps for installing rooftop solar.
Plug-In Solar: Information and action steps for plug-in solar. Plug-in solar is great option for renters, or homeowners whose roof isn’t well situated for solar.
Heat Pumps
Heat Pumps: This guide contains basic information on heat pumps, action steps towards installing heat pumps, and heat pump operating and maintenance tips.
Abode Heat Pump Quote and Comparison Tool: Information about the Adobe heat pump quote comparison tool. Purchasing and installing a heat pump can seem daunting, Abode has heat pump experts who evaluate three heat pump quotes from you at no cost.
Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters
Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters: Information on heat pump hot water heaters; when you should convert over; and how to take action.
Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicle Chargers: Information on EV chargers and action steps to install an EV charger at your home, whether you live in a single family home or an apartment.
Buying a New or Used Electric Vehicle: Resources for buying an EV with information on range, rebates, and dealerships in MA that sell used EVs.
DYI Weatherization
DYI Home Weatherization: Information on how to seal up the air leaks in your home. A well weatherized home helps you save money on energy and lower your greenhouse gas emissions.