In-Home & Virtual Energy Assessments
ENE offers free In-Home and Virtual Energy Assessments to residential customers served by our partnering Municipal Light Plants (MLPs). Our highly trained and experienced Energy Advisors will evaluate your home’s energy efficiency and provide expert consultation to identify opportunities for heating, lighting, and weatherization improvements, helping you save money on your utility bills.
PREPARATION
Complete our online intake form to start the scheduling process and our Customer Service team will contact you with available appointment times.
Please contact us for assistance with the intake form:
Email: hea@ene.org
Phone: 888-772-4242
To prepare for your home’s assessment, please ensure the following:
- List any concerns you have, such as drafty rooms, high utility bills, or old appliances and heating/cooling equipment.
- Obtain a 12-month heating fuel usage history from your gas, oil, propane, or wood supply company. If you don’t have this information, please inform your Energy Advisor.
- Ensure full access to all areas of your home, including the attic and basement.
- Provide a stable ladder. (if possible)
ASSESSMENT
IN HOME: Your Energy Advisor will walk through your home and will assess and discuss potential energy savings. Your Energy Advisor will use a thermo-imaging camera to identify air leaks if needed.
VIRTUAL: Your Energy Advisor will contact you with your smart phone’s video feature while you guide the Auditor through your home to assess and discuss potential energy savings opportunities.
Your Energy Advisor will assess and discuss potential energy savings linked to:
- Insulation
- Appliances
- Heating/cooling
- Water heating
- Efficient lighting
- Windows and door weather-stripping
- Window and door replacement
We love your pets, but please secure them during our advisor’s visit.
CONSULTATION
During your home’s Assessment, your Energy Advisor will review opportunities for you to take advantage of potential energy savings measures. Your Advisor will provide you with a report which details:
- Your home’s energy usage
- Home improvement projects that can lower your energy costs
- Links to your MLP’s rebates and incentives
- Recommendations page which provides industry expert information about home improvement and weatherization projects
If you have any questions about your Home Energy Assessment report, please contact us
Email: hea@ene.org
Phone: 888-772-4242
SCHEDULE YOUR HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT TODAY.
Our Massachusetts customers can choose a virtual or in-home energy assessment. Virtual assessments require a smartphone with either FaceTime or Google Meet. For Rhode Island customers, we’re offering in-home assessments only. Regardless of your home state, complete our intake form and our Customer Service Representative will contact you to schedule an appointment. Or, please call 888-772-4242.
Participating Municipal Utilities
| Belmont Municipal Light Department | Block Island Utility District | Chester Municipal Electric Department | Clear River Electric & Water | Concord Municipal Light Plant | Danvers Electric Division |
| Georgetown Municipal Light Department | Groveland Municipal Light Department | Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant | Holden Municipal Light Department | Hudson Light & Power Department | Littleton Electric Light & Water Department |
| Mansfield Municipal Electric Department | Merrimac Municipal Light Department | Middleborough Gas & Electric Department | Middleton Municipal Electric Department | North Attleborough Electric Department | Norwood Municipal Light Department |
| Rowley Municipal Lighting Plant | Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant |
OUR TOOLS
SnuggPro is the newest software in Residential Conservation Services. Our auditors enter dozens of data points about your home and the SnuggPro software models potential energy-saving measures, along with your return on investment.
Flir thermo-imaging cameras provide homeowners with stunning visuals of air leaks. These images can be critical in deciding what home improvement measures to complete.