EPA Region 1 Small changes can protect the environment for our children and save money. There are a number of federal and state specific resources, services, and assistance programs available to you. The programs offer a host of benefits ranging from energy rebate programs and tax credits to transportation services. Money Isn't All You're Saving Resources, Services and Assistance Programs Massachusetts Urban Environmental Program EPA New England, Region 1. 5 Post Office Square - Suite 100 Boston, MA 02109-3912 www.epa .gov/region 1/eco/uep Tools and information to help you reduce energy use and save money ------- Federal Energy Program Home Energy Saver The Home Energy Saver is a do-it-yourself energy audit tool that helps identify ways to reduce energy use and help save money in your home or apartment. Benefits: Resident receives increasingly customized results along with energy^saving upgrade recommen- dations. Cost: FREE! Contact: 1-877-EERE-INF www.hes.lbl.gov or www.homeenergysaver.lbl.gov Cool Smart Rebates on central air conditioning and valuable qual- ity installation verification service. Eligibility: Available to any residential central AC sys- tem regardless of efficiency or age through a growing number of participating contractors. COOL SMART verifies the result Contact: www.mycoolsmart.com EnergyWise The EnergyWise program provides home energy audits for residential customers, condominium associations, and apartment building owners Benefits: Incentives and low-interest loans are avail- able to help pay for improved insulation and the instal- lation of ENERGY STAR lighting and refrigerators. Cost: FREE! Contact: 1-888-633-7947 Residential Energy Resources High-Efficiency Heating and Hot Water Equipment Rebates This program provides high-efficiency heating and hot water equipment rebates for homes and small busi- nesses Benefits: High-efficiency steam boiler and hot water boiler. Eligibility: Residential or commercial heating customer of Bay State Gas, National Grid, New England Gas, Northern Utilities, Nstar Gas or Unitil (MA) Contact: 1-800-232-0672 rebates@gasnetworks.com, www.gasnetworks.com Mass Save Home Energy Assessments Home Energy Assessment focuses on your home's ther- mal envelope (shell insulation and air leakage condi- tions) and mechanical systems to identify cost effective energy efficiency improvement and/or replacement opportunities. Regardless of the fuel you use, we will evaluate all opportunities to save you energy. Benefits: An energy efficiency expert will assess your home's current energy and provide a custom list of rec- ommended ways to make energy saving changes in your home. A wide range of incentives may be available for many of the measures that will be included on your list. Contact: 1-866-527-7283 www.masssave.com Transportation Services Carpooling Save gas and lessen pollution by sharing rides as well as save time by using HOV lane Transit Fares for using public transportation can be re- duces, based on different programs and eligibility requirements. Visit state transit website for addi- tional information on reduced fares. Contact: www.mbta.com Park & Ride Safe, convenient place to park your car & transfer to a prior-arranged carpool, vanpool, bus or train. Contact: Visit Google Earth for Park & Ride locations http://earth.google.com/ Federal Tax Credits for Advanced Vehicles Personal tax credit for purchasing a new energy-efficient car Contact: www.fueleconomy.gov or www.irs.gov ------- |