Description
The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is seeking a lead vendor to implement the Home Efficiency Rebates Program (HER) for Municipal Light Plan (MLP) communities in Massachusetts. The program aims to provide rebates for whole-house energy-saving retrofits, with a focus on electrifying space heating and weatherization of existing homes. The lead vendor will be responsible for managing and implementing the program, including contractor training, MLP readiness, software, and consumer outreach. The program is expected to launch in 2025 and will run for seven years. The lead vendor will work with MLPs to enroll them in the HER program, coordinate matching funds, and obtain required utility data.
• The program will serve 1-4 unit homes and households of all income levels.
• Rebates will be granted up to $8,000, depending on energy savings, income, and project cost.
• The lead vendor will be responsible for ensuring program components, including contractor training, MLP readiness, and consumer outreach, are in place for a successful launch.
• The program is designed to support residential customers of approximately 40 MLP cities and towns in Massachusetts that do not currently participate in the Mass Save energy efficiency programs.
• The budget for the program is $25,228,760.