This page has resources for the faculty and staff at the Albert F. Argenziano 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 the Albert F. Argenziano School Energy Coach: Peg.coach.eee@gmail.com.
Energy Bill Check-Up
The “Reduce Your Energy Bill” document is for you and your energy coach to use during an energy bill check up to help find saving on your electric bill.
Reduce Your Energy Bill– This document has 5 things to check on your electric bill to make sure that you are not paying more than you should.
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
Income-Eligible Program
These documents are to check to see if you are income-eligible, and if you are income eligible, how to access the income-eligible program to save money. Your energy coach will guide you through the process.
Income-Eligibility Guidelines– Check to see if you are income-eligible for fuel assistance and other no cost benefits from Mass Save.
Steps for Income-Eligibility– This document helps you through the process of getting into Mass Save’s Income-Eligible program.
Home Energy Assessment
Energy coaches from the Educators Electrify Everything program will assist you 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.
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.