Summer in Massachusetts can feel relentless: the constant hum of the air conditioner, the dread of opening your electric bill, and rooms that never seem to cool down. What if a significant portion of that cost comes from energy you never actually get to use?
The first step to taking control is a no-cost home energy assessment through Mass Save®. This assessment identifies where your home is losing energy and creates a customized plan to keep cool air in while lowering your bills.
Why Your Home Fights Your Air Conditioner
Many homes struggle against summer heat for two main reasons:
- Heat gain and air leaks: Hot, humid air infiltrates your home through tiny gaps around windows, pipes, and lighting fixtures, forcing your AC to work harder.
- The Attic Effect: An under-insulated attic acts like a giant radiator, trapping heat at the top of your home and making it nearly impossible for cool air to reach living spaces efficiently.
Diagnosing the Problem: What Happens During a No-Cost Assessment?
During a Mass Save® no-cost energy assessment, a technician evaluates your home using specialized tools:
- Blower door test: Identifies invisible air leaks throughout your home.
- Infrared camera inspection: Visualizes heat gain and insulation gaps.
This thorough check-up allows the technician to create a tailored plan for your home, targeting the areas that waste the most energy.
The Solutions: How to Keep the Cool Air In
Once the assessment is complete, the solutions are straightforward and effective:
- Air sealing: Often the most impactful first step, air sealing stops cool air from escaping and prevents hot air from entering.
- Proper Insulation: Adding insulation, especially in the attic, creates a thermal barrier that keeps heat out of your living space, easing the load on your AC.
- Instant Savings: No-cost energy-saving products, like LED bulbs, are sometimes provided during the assessment, reducing energy usage while producing less heat than traditional bulbs.
The Financial Payoff: Using Mass Save® to Your Advantage
The no-cost energy assessment also qualifies you for Mass Save® rebates, making energy-efficient upgrades more affordable:
- Insulation Rebates: Get 75–100% off approved insulation projects.
- Long-Term Savings: These improvements pay for themselves over time by permanently reducing summer energy bills.
By taking advantage of Mass Save® incentives, you’re not just keeping cool this summer—you’re investing in lower energy costs for every season to come.
See Where Your Home is Losing Energy Before the Next Heatwave
High summer energy bills don’t have to be inevitable—they’re often a sign of preventable energy waste.
Schedule your no-cost home energy assessment with Absolute Energy Solutions today and discover exactly where your home is leaking money, while qualifying for Mass Save® rebates that make these upgrades affordable.
