Boston, MA · Suffolk County
Mass Save® Energy Upgrades for Nonprofits in Boston, MA
Nonprofits in Boston may qualify for insulation and energy upgrades through Mass Save®, with up to 100% of eligible costs covered. BCI Pro Energy handles the process.
Why BCI Group
Energy savings for Boston community buildings
Every dollar saved on energy is a dollar reinvested in the people and causes you serve. We make the process easy for Boston executive directors, facility managers and boards.
From our base in Westborough, Boston is about 30 miles away, close enough for quick estimates and follow-up visits.
- No-cost energy assessment
- Every form and approval handled
- Lower monthly operating expenses
- Installation around your programs
Applications
What we upgrade in Boston nonprofit buildings
Mass Save® incentives can apply to the upgrades that make the biggest difference.
Shelters and housing
Warmer, healthier spaces for residents.
Energy assessment
A no-cost evaluation of where your organization can save.
Attics and roof areas
Air sealing and insulation cut the biggest source of heat loss.Local homes
Boston homes and what they need
Boston's housing runs from 19th-century brick row houses and brownstones in the South End and Back Bay to triple-deckers in Dorchester and Roxbury and single-family colonials in West Roxbury and Hyde Park. Many buildings are masonry or balloon-framed, with empty wall cavities and drafty top floors.
From Charlestown and the North End to Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and Dorchester, many Boston homes share walls with their neighbors, so most heat escapes through roofs, top-floor ceilings and basements rather than side walls. Harbor wind makes air leaks around old window frames and roof edges more noticeable in exposed neighborhoods like East Boston and South Boston.
Suffolk County is the most densely built county in Massachusetts, and its attached and closely spaced buildings lose most of their heat through roofs, top floors and basements.
Boston at a glance
- Region
- Greater Boston
- County
- Suffolk County
- Climate zone
- 5A
- From our Westborough office
- About 30 miles
- Efficiency program
- Mass Save®
Recommended plan
How we would upgrade a typical nonprofit building in Boston
Free assessment
We review your facility and energy use at no cost.
Eligibility
We confirm Mass Save® eligibility and available incentives.
Installation
Upgrades are installed with minimal disruption to operations.
Paperwork
We handle every form so you receive the full benefit.
Climate, code & rebates
Insulation targets and incentives in Boston
Climate & code
Climate zone 5A targets
Homes in Boston sit in climate zone 5A, where ENERGY STAR suggests R-49 to R-60 in the attic. Settled or missing insulation is common in older buildings. New construction and major renovations in Massachusetts follow the state energy code, and many towns have adopted the stricter Stretch or Specialized codes.
Incentives
Mass Save® in Massachusetts
Massachusetts homeowners can start with a no-cost Mass Save® Home Energy Assessment, which can lead to incentives for insulation and air sealing. As a Mass Save® partner, BCI Group helps you through the program steps.
About Mass Save® →How it works
From first call to lower bills in Boston
- 01
Check eligibility
We confirm your utility and building qualify.
- 02
Assess
A no-cost visit finds the biggest energy losses.
- 03
Install
Upgrades are scheduled around your programs.
- 04
Certify
We finish the paperwork and document the results.
Pricing
What your Boston organization can expect to pay
Eligible nonprofit projects can have up to 100% of qualifying costs covered through Mass Save®. Eligibility and incentive amounts are set by the program, and we confirm them before any work begins.
- Program funding available this cycle
- Upgrades approved in the assessment
- Size and use of the building
- Heating system and fuel type
- Operating hours and occupancy
Our work
Our work with community organizations
FAQ
Nonprofits questions in Boston, MA
Does our Boston nonprofit qualify for Mass Save®?
Many nonprofits served by participating Massachusetts utilities qualify. We check your utility, building and eligibility at no cost.
What upgrades are included?
Typically insulation, air sealing and efficiency improvements such as lighting, controls and HVAC optimization.
Is the energy assessment really free?
Yes. The assessment is offered at no cost and with no obligation.
Why apply now?
Mass Save® incentives are allocated each program cycle, so applying early helps secure your spot.
How much of the cost does Mass Save® cover?
Eligible projects can have up to 100% of qualifying costs covered. The program sets eligibility and amounts, and we confirm them before work begins.
Who handles the paperwork?
We do. Our team handles every form and approval so your organization receives the full benefit.
How soon can you start a nonprofit energy project in Boston?
Our crews travel about 30 miles from Westborough, MA to Boston, and we group estimates and jobs by area. You'll get a start date with your written quote.
Do you also work in towns near Boston?
Yes. Besides Boston, we serve nearby communities such as Cambridge, Somerville and Newton, along with the rest of Suffolk County.
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