Available Programs
There are many energy assistance programs offered in both Massachusetts and Connecticut that can help offset the costs to power your facility. These programs can offer immediate utility assistance for a variety of upgrades and projects.
With energy efficiency programs offered through your utility provider, you can also lower your electricity bills by bundling them into a “comprehensive project”. A “comprehensive project” focuses on two or more end uses, such as lighting, refrigeration or HVAC. Not only does this help with utility bill assistance to save money in the long run, but it can also increase the amount of incentive money received from your provider for the project itself.
Let Advanced Energy Group provide you with a No-Cost Energy Assessment to determine what course of action is right for your facility.
Massachusetts
Small Business Energy Advantage (Eversource Energy)
Projects covered:
- Energy efficient lighting (sensors and photocells)
- Energy efficient heating/ventilation/air conditioning (equipment upgrades and thermostats)
- Energy efficient natural gas (spray nozzles, pipe and duct insulation, energy management systems, and more)
Businesses that typically qualify:
- Retail
- Offices
- Grocery stores
- Convenience stores
- Gas stations
- Restaurants
- Car washes
- Churches/synagogues
- other private locations
The program is funded by a charge on customer energy bills.
Large Business Program (Eversource Energy)
This program is designed for businesses that demand more than 300 kW annually.
Projects covered:
- Energy efficient lighting (sensors and photocells)
- Energy efficient heating/ventilation/air conditioning (equipment upgrades and thermostats)
- Energy efficient natural gas (spray nozzles, pipe and duct insulation, energy management systems, and more)
The program covers the same businesses as listed above, but on a larger scale.
Customer Directed Option (National Grid)
This program is for customers with an active National Grid electric account that demand less than 110 kW annually. This offer is only available for retrofit electric projects—not for construction and major renovations.
For eligible customers, National Grid will provide on-bill financing with 12 or 24 month payment terms. Customers who pay in full upon project completion will receive an additional 15% discount.
Connecticut
Small Business Energy Advantage Program (Eversource Energy and Energize CT)
This program covers the same businesses as the Small Business Energy Advantage program in Massachusetts, but operates in Connecticut and benefits companies that demand less than 200 kW annually.
Projects covered:
- Energy efficient lighting (sensors and photocells)
- Energy efficient heating/ventilation/air conditioning (equipment upgrades and thermostats)
- Energy efficient natural gas (spray nozzles, pipe and duct insulation, energy management systems, and more)
The program offered through Energize CT is funded by a charge on customer energy bills.
Energy Opportunity (Eversource Energy and Energize CT)
This program is designed for businesses that demand more than 200 kW annually.
Projects covered:
- Energy efficient lighting (sensors and photocells)
- Energy efficient heating/ventilation/air conditioning (equipment upgrades and thermostats)
- Energy efficient natural gas (spray nozzles, pipe and duct insulation, energy management systems, and more)
The program covers the same businesses as listed above.
