Mass Save has released its Annual Impact Report for 2025, and savings are in abundance! For those unaware of the program, Mass Save is a collaborative effort between six of the state’s energy providers - including Eversource, National Grid, Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, Liberty, and Unitil. Each year, these companies work with Mass Save to help communities lower their electric and gas bills through eco-friendly upgrades and overall improvements that some may overlook.

With the help of Mass Save sponsors, residents received over $3.6 billion in benefits in 2025, through household changes like weatherizing homes and installing heat pumps. We spoke with a representative from Eversource - Energy Efficiency Manager, Stephanie Terach - to learn more about how these incentives are helping local communities, and how to take advantage of such offers. “The great thing is that it’s open to almost everyone,” Stephanie tells us, “If you get a gas or electric bill from one of these sponsors, you’re eligible!”

On each electric or gas bill, customers pay mandatory energy efficiency charges (EECs) calculated based on use. EECs are set at a specific level in the proposed plans in cents-per-kilowatt-hour (or ¢/kWh) for electricity and dollars-per-therm (or $/therm) for natural gas. Funds collected from these EECs pay for the majority of Mass Save incentives, according to Mass.gov.

As for Mass Save benefits in residential homes, our local community has seen a significant amount of savings this past year. Holliston alone received a whopping $1,744,646 in Mass Save incentives with Eversource, including both electric ($836,196) and gas ($908,450). Eversource tells us one of the easiest ways to save money is by scheduling a Home Energy Assessment, in which the company examines a home to locate any areas of improvement. This could range from finding a room that lacks insulation to changing a showerhead to something more energy efficient. In many cases, Eversource will provide these upgrades on the spot, with no additional charge.

It really is that easy, and with Mass Save, these companies have been able to provide towns all across the state with efficient energy-saving methods. “It’s not just about residential homes,” says Stephanie, “we have had some local community parishes participate… a popular restaurant chain… a New England-based grocery store…” These improvements can be something as simple as lighting upgrades to larger projects like insulation and heating systems. With the help of Mass Save sponsors, these businesses can make energy efficiency a reality, all the while saving money and resources for their staff and other tasks.

Even the smallest improvements can lead to a more energy- and cost-efficient lifestyle. Eversource shared with us that through their Demand Response program, customers last summer lowered electricity consumption by 210 MW on the hottest days – which is enough energy to power over 100,000 homes. Their smart thermostats help homes and businesses by automatically shifting the heating/cooling systems, in turn saving their customers money in energy costs. The sponsors of Mass Save have helped countless members of the community receive such improvements and update their homes with cheaper, cleaner solutions.

The goal of Eversource and the sponsors of Mass Save is to be as accessible to their community as possible. As Stephanie puts it, “There isn’t one specific income or age requirement to get started. We really want the entire community to feel like they can take advantage of this.” Even low-income and moderate-income customers can receive offers if they qualify for higher incentives, which only helps more with community outreach. Both homeowners and renters alike are eligible, as well.

So how can one get involved? Well, there is a website – MassSave.com – where one can get more information on the brand and its sponsors, as well as inquire about taking advantage of the incentives. There is also a telephone number: 1-866-527-SAVE (7283), and of course, if you are already a customer of any Mass Save sponsor, they can assist in connecting you to the benefits of Mass Save.