Guides
Plain-English explainers for Massachusetts homeowners. Rebates, permits, costs, and the quirks of doing home work in MA.
Heat Pump Rebates in Massachusetts — The 2026 Plain-English Guide
How Mass Save heat pump rebates work in 2026, who qualifies, what the federal IRA stack adds, and what changes if you're in a Municipal Light Plant town.
· HVACWhy ~40 Massachusetts Towns Don't Get Mass Save Rebates
If you live in Belmont, Concord, Wellesley, or one of MA's other Municipal Light Plant towns, you're not Mass Save eligible. Here's what you do get instead.
· HVACWhat Replacement Windows Actually Cost in Massachusetts
Honest pricing for replacement windows across MA — by window type, install context, and region. Plus what the federal tax credit covers and how Mass Save weatherization fits in.
· Windows & Doors