Massachusetts
| Investor-Owned Electric Utility | Number of Residential Customers | Financial Assistance Programs |
|---|---|---|
| National Grid | National Grid serves over 1.2 million electricity customers in 168 communities throughout Massachusetts (source: https://www.massenergyrates.com/massachusetts-utilities#:~:text=National%20Grid%20serves%20over%201.2,Adams%20and%20many%20surrounding%20counties.) | Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP); Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund; Protection for Eligible Customers; Residential Assistance to Families in Transition (RAFT) https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/Bill-Help/Payment-Assistance-Programs
Energy Efficiency Programs: No-cost Home Energy Assessment with potential Free Energy Efficient Upgrades; No-cost Insulation, Air Sealing of Leaks, Weather Stripping, Window Replacement, Replacement Heating System, Refrigerator and Freezer Replacement, Replacement Clothes Washer, Replacement Dehumidifier Replacement Window AC Unit, Smart Thermostat https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/Energy-Saving-Programs/Income-Eligible-Services |
| Eversource | over 1.3 million (source: https://www.perchenergy.com/massachusetts/utilities) | Massachusetts Discount Rate Program; New Start Program; Good Neighbor Energy Fund; Community Actions Program Payment Plans; Budget Billing
More information here: https://www.eversource.com/content/docs/default-source/my-account/ma-bill-help-fact-sheet.pdf?sfvrsn=99bcb14b_4
Energy Efficiency Programs: Home Energy Assessment; Demand Response Program; New Homes & Renovation Incentives; Rebates for Smart Thermostats, Energy Efficient Heating & Cooling, Energy Star Efficient Appliances, Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment; Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling Program https://www.eversource.com/content/residential/save-money-energy/efficient-products |
| Unitil | Missing | Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Arrearage Management Program,;Discount Rate Program; Good Neighbor Energy Fund https://unitil.com/account-billing/billing-payment-options/financial-assistance#options
Energy Efficiency Programs: Mass Save Income-Eligible Energy Efficiency Program (link: https://www.masssave.com/en/residential/programs-and-services/income-based-offers/income-eligible-programs); Home Assessment and Home Energy Services Program; Rebates for ENERGY STAR Appliances, Smart Thermostat, ENERGY STAR Heating and Cooling; Refrigerator Recycling https://unitil.com/ways-to-save/rebates-incentives |
| 2017 State Population under 200% of Federal Poverty Level | 2021 State Population under 200% of Federal Poverty Level | Total Population under 200% Federal Poverty Level 2021 | Number of customers under 200% of Federal Poverty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,494,000 | 1,430,100 | 21.20% | MISSING |
| Renewable Standards Portfolio and Goals | Low and Moderate-Income Clean Energy Programs | Electric Market Status | 2023 LIHEAP Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts' renewable portfolio standard requires that Class I renewable sources makeup 35% of electricity sales by 2030 and an additional 1% each year after. For Class II renewable sources, the goal is 6.7% by 2020. https://www.ncsl.org/energy/state-renewable-portfolio-standards-and-goals | Massachusetts has three low and moderate-income clean energy programs: the SMART Program, Mass Solar Loan, and Whole-Home Air-Source Heat Pump Pilot. These programs primarily feature Solar PV technology, but also have thermal and unspecified clean energy methods. Businesses, organizations, homeowners, and those in multifamily housing are eligible for the programs, though renters are not. There are a variety of methods to reduce the cost, ranging from performance-based incentives, rebates, loan reserves, and reduced interest rates. | Deregulated | $158,971,090 |
