Free Home Energy Assessment - possibly free LED bulbs, showerheads and more!

If you live in Massachusetts and are a customer of Columbia Gas, Eversource or National Grid, you may be eligible for a free (virtual) home energy assessment! Typically these are done in person, but are temporarily conducted virtually due to the current pandemic.

My husband and I had a home energy assessment completed many years ago and, at the time, received CFL bulbs to replace all of our incandescent ones, as well as programmable thermostats to replace our non-programmable ones.

Requirements:
You need a smartphone capable of taking and sending pictures.
You'll need to take 15-20 pictures around your home and submit them before your appointment.
You need to be willing to install LED lightbulbs and power strips.
You should be comfortable filling out forms electronically.
You must be a customer of Columbia Gas, Eversource, or National Grid.
You must live in a building with 4 units or fewer.
You can only have an assessment once every three years.

If needed Mass Save will send you no-cost energy-saving LED lightbulbs, showerheads and power strips. Best of all, the cost of approved insulation and other weatherization will be 100% covered by Mass Save!


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Thrifty Thursday - Ways to Save on your Energy Bill

There are simply some bills you will never be able to get rid of. Electricity and other home energy bills are one of the major killers of my wallet! But there are many ways you can reduce your home's energy usage which will in turn lower the cost of you monthly utility bill!

MassSave wants you to lower your energy bill too! Here are a plethora of ways to decrease your home's energy consumption and ultimately keep more cash in your wallet.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Pay NOTHING for Energy Star Upgrades

I don't know about you, but the cost of electricity has skyrocketed over the last several years and it's draining my wallet. One way to decrease the cost of this utility is to make your home more energy-efficient.

MassSave offers No-Cost Energy Assessments for homeowners. They'll go through your home with a fine tooth comb and pinpoint areas that will help you save money. Many of these upgrades can be done on site for nothing!

My husband and I are fortunate to have a fairly new home (built in 2000), but the wonderful representative from MassSave was able to install all new ENERGY STAR® LED light bulbs, as well as a programmable thermostat. All for free!

Some other gadgets they can install for nothing:

• Advanced power strips
• Low-flow showerheads
• Faucet aerators

At the end of your assessment, you'll receive a custom home energy report that will include all applicable rebates and incentives, such as:

• No-cost targeted air sealing of leaks in drafty areas of your home, which may include your attic, basement, living space, and attic ductwork
• Based on your income, an instant incentive for 75 percent off approved insulation improvements (up to $2,000) or 90 percent off approved insulation improvements (up to $3,000)
• An instant incentive for 75 percent off approved duct insulation (up to $1,000)
• Generous rebates of up to $3,500 on qualifying energy-efficient heating, cooling, and water heating equipment
• The opportunity to apply for 0 percent HEAT Loan financing for eligible upgrades

If you're looking to shave a few dollars off your electric bill with very little effort, give MassSave a call to schedule your home energy assessment!


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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MA Residents: Get PAID to Get Rid of Your Old Refrigerator!

Check out how you can get a $50 check plus FREE haul-away of your old refrigerator!

I've been blessed to be able to partner with Mass Save numerous times - not only do they provide great tips on saving money by reducing your electrical usage, they also often advertise fabulous rebates you can cash in on when you are upgrading your major household appliances.





Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Mass Save Savings Pack (3 LED bulbs & Advanced Power Strip) Only $10! (85% Savings!)

This offer is only available to Mass Save customers (see the companies included above) and is only valid until 2/1/15!

Save 85% by purchasing this awesome Savings Pack which includes 3 LED bulbs and an advanced power strip. I had the awesome opportunity to give these away awhile back and I got one to use myself. I love my APS; even with the rising cost of the electricity, it has helped reduce how much electricity we're using with our electronic devices, particularly our desktop computers and their bazillion components.

Limit of 2 savings packs per residential customer. Orders can only be shipped to Mass. addresses and is limited to the first 5000 packs purchased so hurry!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Upgrade Your Washer or Dryer and Get Cash Back from Mass Save!

High Efficiency Clothes Washers and Dryers

U.S Department of Energy data suggests washing and drying laundry is one of the most energy-consuming household activities. You can save energy and money with a high efficiency clothes washer and dryer. High efficiency clothes washers are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than standard models and high efficiency clothes dryers are up to 30 percent more efficient. When used together, they can save up to $1,000 in energy costs over their lifetime!

Act now! Mass Save is offering rebates on both high efficiency washers and dryers from $75 - $200.
Visit their Clothes Washers rebate page
Find a list of clothes washer models that qualify for the Mass Save rebate, download a rebate form, or submit your rebate online.

Visit their Clothes Dryers rebate page
Find a list of clothes dryer models that qualify for the Mass Save rebate, download a rebate form, or submit your rebate online.

Offers are for Massachusetts residential electric customers of Cape Light Compact, National Grid, NSTAR, Unitil, and Western Massachusetts Electric Company. Pink-based LEDs will be sold through 11/30/2014 (or while supplies last). Qualifying clothes washers and dryers purchased by 12/31/2014 may be eligible for rebates. All rebate requests must be postmarked or submitted online by 1/31/2015. Some restrictions may apply. Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Savings and energy efficiency experiences may vary.


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Shave $$ Off Your Electric Bill - Use Advanced Power Strips

Mass Save and National Grid introduced me to the concept of Advanced Power Strips awhile back. And I absolutely love them!

Advanced power strips (APS) cut standby power loss using distinct outlets designed to save you energy and money while offering all the same features as standard power strips, such as surge suppression. An advanced power strip is able to cut the power to your electronics when they are not being used, saving energy and saving you up to $30 annually.

These are especially great for home entertainment units or computer/laptops and their accessories. Why pay for the electricity to power your printer or scanner if your computer isn't even on? An APS will ensure that the printer is not drawing electricity (or costing you money) if the computer is not turned on.

Right now, Mass Save is offering these at a near 50% discount! Pay only $9.99 (down from $19.95) for an APS! You must be a Mass Save (National Grid) customer residing in Massachusetts to participate.

You must be a National Grid Massachusetts residential electric customer to be eligible. Qualifying equipment purchased between 1/1/14 and 12/31/14 may be eligible, pending availability of funds. Order delivery is restricted to Massachusetts. Limit two advanced power strips per customer per calendar year. An eligible National Grid residential electric account number will need to be entered during checkout. If you do not know your account number, please e-mailnginfo@nationalgrid.com with your name, home address where you have service from National Grid, and home phone number. Offer is valid while supplies last. Offer is subject to change or cancellation at any time, without notice. Some restrictions may apply. Savings and energy efficiency experiences may vary. National Grid does not endorse, guarantee, or warrant any particular retailer, contractor, manufacturer, or product installation. If a product you have purchased is defective, contact the retailer or manufacturer.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Massachusetts National Grid Users: Recycle Old Fridge/Freezer, Get $100 Rebate!

Replacing your old freezer or refrigerator? Have an extra, older model you don't need? Recycle your old unit and get $100 back!

Requirements for Program Participation:
1. The refrigerator or freezer must be clean, empty, defrosted, and in working condition.
2. The refrigerator to be recycled must be the second refrigerator in the home and not the primary refrigerator. Typically, these are found in basements or garages.
3. The unit must meet the size requirement which is 10 cu ft - 30 cu ft.
4. You must be a current residential electric customer of National Grid in Massachusetts that is offering the recycling program.
5. If you are recycling one side-by-side refrigerator, it will be considered as one appliance for recycling. It will not be counted as two separate units.
6. National Grid customers must own the unit being recycled.
7. Limit to 2 units per customer.
8. An adult, 18 years of age or older, must be present to sign and release the unit at the time of the pickup.
9. The unit needs to be plugged in and running on the day of the pickup.
10. Recycling appliance must be disconnected from waterlines prior to the pickup crew's arrival.
11. You must provide clear and safe access to your appliances for the removal team.
    They will not risk injury or be able to move personal effects or modify your home 
    (e.g.: remove door or railings) to remove the unit(s).
You will get a $100 rebate for recycling responsibly. 

If you have any questions about the recycling program, or if you would like to schedule your pickup date by phone, please feel free to contact our customer service center toll free at 877-545-4113.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Enter to Win: Energy Efficient Lighting Giveaway!

November is a great time to join Mass Save for energy saving ideas and news, but also – starting November 4th, they'll be giving away energy efficient LED lighting packages once-a-week, exclusively through Twitter!

Changing your overhead lighting to energy efficient LED lights can help save $250 over the lifetime of every bulb that is replaced – that’s a lot of savings! Follow @Mass Save on Twitter and tell them (tweet them) how you would use the money you could save annually on your electric bill by switching to LEDs – and be sure to use the hashtag #MassSavings and include the contest link:http://bit.ly/1cUPsuv.

For example: I would treat my family to dinner and a movie with my #MassSavings http://bit.ly/1cUPsuv

They'll select one winner per week throughout the month of November. Once verified, winners will be notified by direct message on Twitter.*

Their weekly prizes are:

Week 1 - 3 Commercial Electric 5” and 6” LED Downlights
Week 2 - 2 Commercial Electric 6” LED Downlights
Week 3 - 6 Designers Fountain 5” LED Downlights
Week 4 - 6 Designers Fountain 6” LED Downlights

*Entrants must be residents of Massachusetts and customers of one of the Sponsors of Mass Save to be eligible to win.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

MA Residents Win Lighting Packages from Mass Save!

The days are growing shorter here in New England, which means we are all spending more time indoors. Mass Save can help illuminate your fall evenings with their “Room by Room Lighting Solutions.”

Throughout the month of October, Massachusetts residents can visit the Mass Save Facebook page and enter to win room-specific lighting prize packages. Residents can enter once per day for the chance to win special, efficient packages for the kitchen, living room, dining room, bedroom and bathroom!

Light up your indoor spaces this fall with “Room by Room Lighting Solutions” from Mass Save!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Save On Your Electric Bill - Win A Cost Cutting Advanced Power Strip!

Do you hate rising electric bills? I could NOT believe that my bill this month was over $100 for the second month in a row and there are only 2 full-time employed adults in our house. I started to think about ways to reduce my electric bill because we simply cannot afford many more months of $100+ bills. 

Did you know that some electronic devices like televisions and alarm clocks,  continue to use electricity to power peripherals such as remote controls and clock displays even when they are turned off? Many people don’t realize that this “phantom” load, or standby power loss, can account for approximately 5 to 10 percent of your annual energy cost, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Advanced power strips (APS) cut standby power loss using distinct outlets designed to save you energy and money, while offering all the same features as standard power strips, such as surge suppression. An advanced power strip is able to cut the power to your electronics when they are not being used, saving energy and saving you up to $30 annually.

With school back in session and the fall season upon us, many of us are spending more time at home – kids doing homework on their computers and connecting with their friends and classmates online, and families watching more TV as the days grow shorter. You can learn more about APS at Mass Save.com:  http://www.masssave.com/residential/lighting-and-appliances/home-electronics/advanced-power-strips

And now, thanks to my good friends over at MassSave, you can win your very own APS! 

**To enter, leave a comment here with your first name and the state in which you live. Be sure to comment using a valid email address so I can contact the winners!

There are 2 APS devices available and 2 winners will be chosen via random.org. The giveaway closes on October 1st at midnight EST. Winners will be posted on the website and contacted via their listed email. Winners must respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts