Newton residents and people across Massachusetts rely on Mass Save to lower energy bills, improve home comfort, and reduce pollution.
But Mass Save is now at risk.
The Massachusetts House recently passed an energy bill that includes up to $1 billion in cuts to the current 2025–2027 Mass Save plan. The bill is now moving to the Senate, where lawmakers will decide whether to keep these cuts or protect the program.
Mass Save is one of the Commonwealth’s most successful programs for reducing energy costs and helping residents upgrade their homes. It supports energy assessments, insulation, heat pumps, and other improvements that save money and reduce pollution.
Cutting the program could:
- Reduce incentives for home energy upgrades
- Limit access for renters and moderate-income households
- Undermine workforce development and local clean energy jobs
- Reduce programs that help residents understand and lower their energy bills
Mass Save also invests in programs that help communities participate in clean energy solutions, including multilingual outreach, workforce training, and partnerships with local organizations.
The Senate now has an opportunity to protect this program and ensure residents continue to have access to energy-saving solutions.
Why This Matters for Newton
Mass Save programs help many Newton residents lower energy bills and improve their homes.
They support:
- Energy assessments and incentives that help residents install insulation, heat pumps, and other upgrades that reduce energy costs
- Outreach and assistance for low-income households and small businesses, helping ensure they know about available programs and can access them
- Community-based outreach, including partnerships with local organizations that help residents understand their options and take action
These programs help ensure that all residents — including renters, moderate-income households, and small businesses — can participate in energy-saving solutions.
Cuts to Mass Save could reduce these benefits and make it harder for residents to access programs that lower energy bills and reduce pollution.
What You Can Do
Contact Your State Senator
Ask them to oppose cuts to Mass Save and protect programs that help residents lower energy bills.
See sample call script below.