MassCEC will not be offering funding for 2021 HeatSmart campaigns

If you have an interest in running a HeatSmart-style campaign in the upcoming year, and would like to speak with MassCEC for guidance please reach out to heatsmartmass@masscec.com, and we can set up a time to speak with you!

Communities with a higher prevalence of high cost heating fuels are great candidates for HeatSmart-style program! Households with high cost heating fuels (oil, electric resistance, and propane) will see the highest cost savings for switching to clean heating and cooling. Review this map to see the number of households in your community that heat with high cost heating fuels.

Individuals interested in participating in the program must own property located in a community that is running an active HeatSmart Mass program. To see a map of communities that have participated or are participating, click here.

2020 HeatSmart Mass Program

The following communities are participating in the 2020 round:

Melrose

• Air-source heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, and solar hot water
• http://wepowr.com/heatsmart-melrose
• Contact: heatsmartmelrose@gmail.com
• Melrose's selected installers are Achieve Renwable Energy (GSHP), New England Ductless (N.E.D.) (ASHP), and New England Solar Hot Water (N.E.S.H.W.) (SHW)

Newton

• ​Air-source heat pumps and heat pump water heaters 
• http://wepowr.com/HeatSmartNewton
• Contact: heatsmartnewton@gmail.com
• Newton's selected installers are Muirfield Mechanical Services (ASHP & HPWH) and New England Ductless (N.E.D.) (ASHP & HPWH).

2019 HeatSmart Mass Completed Programs & Earlier Rounds

Several communities who participated in the 2019 HeatSmart Mass Program have now completed their campaigns.

For final results for all communities: see HeatSmart Mass Program Results page for final information on all campaigns.

For contact information:

For individual community contact information, email heatsmart@masscec.com

The HeatSmart Massachusetts Program is a partnership between MassCEC and Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER).

How it works

HeatSmart Mass is a community-based outreach and education program that will encourage the adoption of clean heating and cooling technologies including air-source heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, automated wood heating, and solar hot water. The Program aims to increase community awareness and increase adoption of residential and small-scale commercial clean heating and cooling installations through a group purchasing model. HeatSmart Mass, now launching its third year of campaigns, is modeled on the highly successful Solarize Massachusetts program, which is now in its tenth year. 

Each participating community competitively selects designated installer(s) to offer one or more of the clean heating and cooling technologies to interested residents.

HeatSmart Mass Community Marketing Proposals

Developing a marketing proposal prior to the launch of a community group purchasing campaign can provide a useful roadmap for communities and may benefit program results. It may be helpful to refer to the marketing plans for the communities that participated in the HeatSmart Pilot or 2019 round, or are currently participating in the 2020 round. All community marketing plans and other resources are available below.

Program Results

To see a map of communities that have participated or are participating, as well as their total program contracts, click here.

Pilot Program Results

2019 Program Results (updated on 3/9/2020, final numbers still in progress)

HeatSmart Mass Resources:

• Air-Source Heat Pump 101
• Ground-Source Heat Pump 101
• Automated Wood Heating 101
• Solar Hot Water 101
• HeatSmart Mass Pilot Overview
• Template Letter of Support
• Template Community Interest Survey
• Kick-Off Best Practices Guide

FAQ here