Most Boston residents - homeowners and renters alike - are eligible for 100% free home energy efficiency upgrades through one of two programs, depending on income. Read on for details, or feel free to contact us to discuss your options.
Renew Boston
Renew Boston is a new City program that offers 100% free energy upgrades to Boston residents. If you participate in Renew Boston, you will receive a free energy audit of your home as well as up to $3,500 worth of insulation and air sealing, which will stop air leaks and reduce the amount of fuel necessary to heat your home. In turn, you’ll enjoy lower energy bills, greater comfort, and better indoor air quality!
Renew Boston is open to all Boston households within the following income limits:
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Persons per household |
Qualifying income ranges |
|---|---|
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One |
$30,752 - $61,504 |
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Two |
$40,214 - $80,428 |
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Three |
$49,676 - $99,352 |
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Four |
$59,138 - $118,276 |
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Five |
$68,599 - $137,198 |
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Six |
$78,061 - $156,122 |
If you fall below these income limits, you are eligible for the ABCD free weatherization program - read below for details.
To participate, you must be living in a single family home or multi-family building with up to four units; if you are a renter, you must have your landlord's permission. Again, the program is 100% free. You do not have to take out a loan, and participating does not depend on your credit (nor will it affect your credit). Sign-up is fast and easy, and the Renew Boston process moves quickly – you could receive your audit and upgrades within weeks of sign-up.
Interested in Renew Boston? Please fill out our online form to begin the process - or contact Johnny Charles, Nuestra's Renew Boston organizer, at 617-318-1240 to learn more.
ABCD
Homeowners who earn below the Renew Boston range qualify for the ABCD Weatherization Assistance Program. (Note - this program is not open to renters.) ABCD offers qualifying homeowners up to $4,500 worth of weatherization services for free. For more information or to get started with the ABCD process, please contact Johnny Charles at 617-318-1240 or jcharles@nuestracdc.org.
