No-Cost Energy Assessments (for 1-4 unit buildings)

The City of Cambridge has partnered with the non-profit All in Energy to help residents and property owners save money and energy, while making their homes more comfortable year-round.

Renters, owners and landlords of single-family homes, apartments or condos in buildings with 1-4 units can get started by requesting a Mass Save® no-cost Home Energy Assessment.

Get started today by taking one of these steps:

Schedule your own assessment

Schedule an assessment with All In Energy’s partner, Neeeco, a Mass Save Home Performance Contractor. All In Energy is always available to answer questions or provide support along the way through the Cambridge Energy Helpline.

Call the Cambridge Energy Helpline at:

(617) 430-6230

All In Energy can answer your questions and help you schedule your assessment.

Request a call

Provide your contact information and a member of the All In Energy team will call you within 1-3 business days.

How does the no-cost Home Energy Assessment work?

During the assessment a certified Energy Specialist will visit your home to identify opportunities to save energy, including:

Performing a safety check of your heating system*
Installing eligible energy- and water-saving devices
Assessing the potential to improve air sealing or insulation in your walls, attic* and basement*
Providing you with a customized report of the opportunities to increase the energy efficiency of your home and information about available financial rebates and incentives

*If accessible

What are the benefits of a Home Energy Assessment?

There are benefits available for residents of all income levels.

Renters can receive energy and water saving devices installed at no-cost, such as:

High efficiency shower heads and faucet aerators
Programmable thermostats
Advanced power strips

You do not have to involve your landlord to receive these benefits. However, greater energy efficiency upgrades are possible if your landlord participates along with you. See below.

Homeowners / condo owners / landlords can receive:

No-cost energy and water saving devices, listed above
No-cost air sealing
75-100% off the cost of approved insulation
Generous rebates on high-efficiency appliances and heating and cooling equipment, including NEW increased incentives for heat pumps. Heat pumps heat and cool your home efficiently. For more information on heat pump incentives and support available to Cambridge residents, visit the Electrify Cambridge page
0% financing opportunity through the Mass Save HEAT Loan Program
Income-Based Incentives and Benefits:

Landlords: Get 100% off the cost of approved insulation and air sealing

There are many opportunities to get 100% off the cost of approved insulation, especially for landlords! Incentives have been recently updated to include 100% off the cost for:

Rental units

Moderate income households*

Low income households*

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Why get an assessment?

The recommended upgrades from an energy assessment can have a wide range of benefits for your home and its residents.

Save energy
Save money
Improve comfort year round with more consistent indoor temperatures
Improve indoor air quality
Reduce pest infestation through air sealing
Reduce your carbon footprint and combat climate change

Energy use in buildings is the main emitter of greenhouse gasses in Cambridge. Participating in energy assessments and increasing the energy efficiency of buildings in Cambridge reduces the Cambridge and U.S. carbon footprint

Mass Save is our state’s nation-leading energy efficiency initiative, sponsored by Massachusetts’ natural gas and electric utilities and energy efficiency providers. The Home Energy Assessments are provided at no-cost because the Mass Save programs are funded by all of us – through an energy efficiency charge on our gas and electricity bills.