About the Melrose Energy Challenge

The City of Melrose was selected to participate in the 2022-2024 Community First Partnership, offered locally by Mass Save Sponsor, National Grid, to increase participation in energy efficiency programs. As a result of Melrose’s participation in the new program, the City is launching the Melrose Energy Challenge to encourage residents to make their homes and buildings more efficient.

This partnership was forged as part of the City’s efforts to save Melrose residents, business owners and nonprofits money and energy, and comes on the heels of the City’s April 2022 launch of the Melrose Net Zero Action Plan, a road-map to reach local climate goals by 2050.

As a Community First Partner, the City of Melrose is eligible for up to $25,000 in funding each year for three years to support the Melrose Energy Challenge, as well as marketing and technical support from Mass Save Sponsors.

Melrose aims to increase rates of insulation, air sealing and heating system upgrades for renters and landlords, low- and moderate-income households, and small businesses by expanding awareness of and improving access to the incentives offered by the Mass Save Sponsors.

The City recently selected Mass Save partner, HomeWorks Energy, to help Melrose residents with no-cost energy assessments, weatherization work, and access to Mass Save rebate and incentive opportunities like 75-100% off recommended insulation and 100% off air sealing.

To join the Melrose Energy Challenge, the first step is to request a no-cost Home Energy Assessment with HomeWorks Energy at HWE.Works/Melrose or by calling 781-305-3319.