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S 2247

An Act relative to Mass Save assessments

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Connolly and 4 co-sponsors

S 2247 modifies Massachusetts' Mass Save energy efficiency assessment program, with changes affecting how residential energy audits are conducted and administered statewide.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · S 2247

Legislative bill overview

S 2247 modifies Massachusetts' Mass Save program, which provides energy efficiency assessments and rebates to residential customers. The bill adjusts how these assessments are conducted and administered, though specific legislative language details are not publicly available in the information provided. The measure has bipartisan sponsorship and is currently under review by the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee.

Why is this important

Mass Save reaches hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts households annually, influencing home energy efficiency investments and utility costs. Changes to assessment protocols could affect program accessibility, costs to ratepayers, and the state's ability to meet climate and energy efficiency goals. The program's structure directly impacts both consumer behavior and utility company operations across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment scope and stringency – Changes to what assessments cover or how rigorous they must be could affect program costs, participation rates, and actual energy savings achieved
  • Utility vs. consumer burden – Modifications may shift financial or administrative responsibilities between utility companies and homeowners, affecting affordability and participation equity
  • Program effectiveness trade-offs – Streamlining assessments could increase accessibility but potentially reduce quality control or accuracy of energy efficiency recommendations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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