Deadline Extended for Two- and Three-Unit Building Special Incentive
Duplexes and triple-deckers line the residential streets of many of Boston’s neighborhoods. These homes are an iconic part of Boston’s history and Renew Boston wants to ensure that they remain comfortable, affordable and safe for decades to come.
This is why Renew Boston is extending the Whole Building Incentive, a program that significantly reduces the cost of energy efficiency improvements for two- and three-unit buildings in the City of Boston. Originally scheduled to end at the close of 2013, the program has been extended until June 1st 2014.
Testimonial
Some residents are already reaping the benefits of the program. Jamaica Plain resident and condominium owner James worked with the owners of the other two units in his 3-unit building to take advantage of the Whole Building Incentive. With the incentive and service from the Renew Boston team, James found the work was quite manageable and affordable. Even when he encountered some minor challenges (the insulation needed to be blown-in from the inside the building), the Renew Boston team worked with James to minimize the impact as much as possible.
According to James, “the work was good, the deal was very good and the overall process was a really good experience. Even with the time needed to get all of the units together and the work scheduled, the whole process was pretty painless and for a worthwhile improvement… In terms of the economics, it’s just a really good deal.”
Huge incentives and instant savings
If you’re a Boston resident in a two- or three-unit building, you can join James and receive the same deal. Incentives such as 90% off insulation, up to $3,000 for each unit when all units are weatherized, make this an offer you don’t want to miss.
The first step to take advantage of the Whole Building Incentive is to schedule a no-cost Home Energy Assessment for each unit in the building. During the assessment a home energy advisor will be able to install energy saving light bulbs, programmable thermostats, low-flow shower heads and advanced power strips if you need them. All of this comes at no cost to you. At the end of the assessment you will receive a customized home energy report and a recommended plan of action to help you lower your energy bills. The report will cover all the energy efficiency incentives available to you. Program details can be found at https://www.renewboston.org/residents/new-incentives-for-triple-deckers-and-duplexes.
There are three ways you can take this first step and schedule your no-cost home energy assessment/s.
1.) Visit us at RenewBoston.org or…
2.) Call 617-635-SAVE (7283) or…
3.) Attend a Renew Boston Energy Open House
Energy Open House Dates & Locations
Thursday March 13th, 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market 2nd Floor
4 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109
Thursday March 20th, 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Grove Hall Branch– Boston Public Library
41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121
Saturday March 22nd, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Mattapan Branch – Boston Public Library
1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
~guest blog by Lisa Tran, Renew Boston intern