Triple-Deckers and Duplexes: Insulation Incentives Up to $3,000 per Apartment

Own a duplex or triple-decker in the City of Boston? You can take advantage of the new Renew Boston Whole Building Incentive! This incentive provides eligible condo-owners, landlords and tenants* of two- and three-family homes enhanced energy efficiency incentives for their whole building including:

• A no-cost energy assessment for each unit
• No-cost instant savings measures such as high-efficiency light bulbs for individual units and common areas
• No-cost air sealing
• 90% off—up to $3,000 per unit—for insulation where all eligible units are weatherized
• Pre-weatherization barrier remediation up to a total of $800 for select measures: knob & tube wiring evaluations - $250.00 maximum incentive; combustion safety evaluation & repair to eliminate high carbon monoxide levels - $300.00 maximum incentive; dryer venting replacement/installation/repair - $250.00 maximum incentive
• Generous rebates for qualified ENERGY STAR products
• A 0% interest HEAT Loan to finance qualified energy efficiency upgrades

*Customers must meet program eligibility requirements to participate. Some restrictions apply and offers are subject to change or cancellation. Eligibility for rebates/incentives is based on findings from the Home Energy Assessment. No-cost air sealing is targeted based on findings of the energy specialist. Insulation upgrade program provides a rebate covering 90% of the cost, up to $3000, for qualified measures (payment subject to availability). HEAT Loan financing is subject to approval from a participating lender. Units with limited incomes may be eligible for free services; referrals will be made to ABCD.

This incentive was originally a time-limited offer but on June 1, 2014 was extended indefinitely.