{"id":2472,"date":"2019-03-21T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myenergymonster.com\/ma\/?p=2472"},"modified":"2023-01-14T00:58:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T00:58:48","slug":"how-to-hire-a-mass-save-contractor-for-a-home-energy-audit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wattsonhomesolutions.com\/how-to-hire-a-mass-save-contractor-for-a-home-energy-audit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire a Mass Save Contractor for a Home Energy Audit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By now, you\u2019ve probably heard about the no-cost <\/span>home energy audit<\/span><\/a> offered by Mass Save. Whether you\u2019ve heard ads on the radio or seen them on TV, visited contractors\u2019 websites, or received letters in the mail offering to inspect your home, one thing is clear; there is no shortage of contractors looking to help you with your home\u2019s energy use! But before you hire a Mass Save contractor, there are a few things you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mass Save is a Brand, Not a Contractor<\/b><\/h2>\n

When it comes time for your audit, you may expect a person from Mass Save to come to your home, but you might be surprised to find that that\u2019s not the case. Mass Save is not one company, it\u2019s an initiative that was put together by gas and electric companies in the state to encourage residents to become more energy efficient. These companies include Berkshire Gas Company, Blackstone Gas Company, Cape Light Compact, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, Eversource, Liberty Utilities, National Grid, and Unitil.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means that many contractors and vendors participate in the program, and you can choose which one performs your audit. If you don\u2019t want to make that choice, you do have the option to have Mass Save put you in touch with a <\/span>qualified contractor<\/span><\/a>. However, if you know who you\u2019d like to do the audit, you can contact that provider directly. All qualified Mass Save contractors are certified as \u201cBuilding Analysts\u201d by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). They\u2019ve undergone training and testing to ensure they possess the necessary skills to measure home energy performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you choose a contractor yourself or go through Mass Save is a matter of personal preference, but if you do nothing else, <\/span>do your research on any vendor you are considering<\/b>. This piece of advice goes for any services you have done for your home, including scheduling your no-cost Mass Save home energy assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Hire a Mass Save Contractor<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you choose to select your contractor on your own, first do some digging to find the contractors that are available in your area. Once you\u2019ve come up with your short list, be sure to ask each one the following questions. It\u2019s best to talk to the contractor directly, but if you can\u2019t ask them, do some online research.<\/span><\/p>\n