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MAY 2025
Welcome to the May issue of our newsletter! We are riding high on the energy of our recent Community Climate Leaders Conference. It was a huge success, and we are already thinking about next year! In addition, we have other new programs ramping up which I hope you will read about below. May is a busy month as we head into the summer season.
As always, please reach out to let us know what else we can be doing to support you or your community on the road to a healthier planet for all!
MassEnergize is excited to feature Energy for Generations (EFG) — a City of Newburyport initiative, led by our Program Coordinator Ariha Jain, focused on helping older adults make their homes more energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and affordable.
The EFG program is built on a peer-to-peer support model, where trained volunteer Clean Energy Counselors (CECs) — older Newburyport residents themselves — serve as trusted local guides. These volunteers are stepping up to help their neighbors take advantage of Mass Save programs and get energy efficiency upgrades.
CECs are actively being trained to coach their neighbors on rooftop solar, community solar, heat pumps, and weatherization — providing free, personalized support every step of the way. Through EFG, Newburyport residents can:
Access no-cost home energy assessments and home energy upgrades like insulation, air sealing, and weatherization.
Learn about rebates and incentives for heat pumps, solar energy, and high-efficiency appliances.
Connect with local CECs for coaching and guidance tailored to their clean energy goals.
Thanks to a City-sponsored incentive, households installing heat pumps can now qualify for an additional $200 incentive!
MassEnergize is proud to participate in the Mass Save Community First Partnership (CFP), led by Energy Advocate Ariha Jain, working alongside the municipalities of Amesbury and Newburyport to help expand access to energy-saving programs for local residents and businesses.
The Community First Partnership is a statewide initiative that brings municipalities, community organizations, and Mass Save Sponsors together to increase participation in energy efficiency programs.
It focuses especially on historically underserved groups, including renters, low- and moderate-income households, non-English speaking residents, small businesses, and owners of 5–20 unit buildings.
Key Benefits for Residents and Businesses:
No-Cost Home Energy Assessments for homeowners and renters
Significant incentives for insulation and air sealing
Rebates for high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment, including heat pumps
Energy-saving solutions for small businesses
Enhanced support for moderate-income and income-eligible households
Why It Matters: Energy efficiency upgrades help lower utility bills, improve home comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions — while moving Massachusetts closer to its clean energy future. This program will help and encourage the residents and businesses in Amesbury and Newburyport to schedule a no-cost energy assessment and explore the full range of incentives available.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Community Climate Leaders Conference!
We hope you had an energizing and inspiring day at the MassEnergize Climate Leader's Conference 2025—whether you were learning from our incredible speakers, diving into dynamic breakout sessions, or enjoying the creativity of the games and art installations. There’s nothing like connecting with passionate leaders and fresh perspectives to spark new ideas and momentum. We’ll be sharing even more highlights soon, including photos and presenter slides, but for now, here’s a glimpse of the powerful moments we shared together:
Community of Practice
We were excited to welcome Bob Zogg from the HeatSmart Alliance, who gave a clear and practical overview of residential heat pump water heaters—debunking myths, addressing challenges, and sparking great discussion.
We also kicked off our new Mass Save Mini-Series with Grace Theberge, who shared key info on rebates, applications, and the latest energy-efficient offerings.
Mark Your Calendars! Our next Community of Practice meeting is coming up on Monday, May 12 at 7:15 PM.
We’re excited to continue our Mass Save Mini-Series with Steve Jaslowich, who will provide an overview of Residential Heat Pump Rebates. We’ll also hear from Dan Britton of ReVision Energy, sharing insights on Battery Storage—what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters.
It’s shaping up to be a packed and informative session—hope to see you there!
Thank you so much for attending our Community Solar Webinar, co-hosted by plugIN! It was inspiring to see such diverse participation from communities across the state, with 20 towns joining the conversation. We hope you found the session as valuable as we did!
A special thank you to Grace Evans, Senior Associate at Sunwealth Community Solar, for her insightful presentation. We deeply appreciate the valuable knowledge she shared with us!
Looking for the recording? Click here. If you are interested in additional resources or the presentation slides, enroll for free here.
As you continue your journey toward home electrification, our team is here to support you. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to MassEnergize at support@massenergize.org or connect with a coach by filling out this form.
Up Next: We’re excited to invite you to our next webinar on Heat Pumps, happening on May 20th at 7pm. Stay tuned for more details from our community partners..
FICC is excited to host Creating Resilience: Art Therapy Workshop Series for Mental Health in a Changing Climatein 2025! In partnership with Brenda Echeverry from Art + Soul Clinic, a Dorchester-based expressive arts therapist, these workshops will offer tools to build emotional strength, mindfulness, and community connection.
(May 10th, 7pm - 9pm PM - First Parish UU of Medfield)
Get ready for some rocking performances at Expresso Yourself's Climate Action Poetry Slam. Talented slam poets will compete for the CAP Slam Grand Prize. Share a song, story, or poem in the open mic and vote for your favorite slam poet! Complimentary desserts and coffee & tea will be available.
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