Wu Announces Boston Energy Saver Program for Homeowners, Small Businesses

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Wednesday, Oct. 29, the creation of the Boston Energy Saver program to help renters, homeowners, and small businesses upgrade buildings and reduce energy costs.

“As winter approaches, energy costs to keep families warm become even more of a financial burden. I'm proud to launch the Boston Energy Saver Program — a one-stop shop for residents, families, and small businesses to unlock resources to lower their costs with energy efficiency upgrades,” Wu said in a statement shared with 7 NEWS Boston. 

According to Wu, the new initiative is a resource developed in partnership with Eversource, National Grid, and local nonprofits to help Boston residents obtain discounts and pursue building upgrades that best suit their homes or small businesses.

Potential upgrades include rebates and affordable financing for energy upgrades, building weatherization, heat pumps, induction stoves, and energy bill checkups to prevent overcharges, among others, according to Wu.

The mayor further noted that, by 2027, the city expects $300 million in total benefits for homes and businesses through Boston Energy Saver, including 5,000 heat pumps installed and 10,000 buildings weatherized.

To learn more, Boston residents can visit boston.gov/save or call 617-635-SAVE (7283) for a one-on-one consultation about available discounts and building upgrade options to cut energy costs.