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Lexington HeatSmart for Chinese Speakers Article: Massachusetts heat pump subsidies are going to be reduced again: How can we make good use of this policy window for home energy-saving renovations?

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Read this article by Beibei Wang, Lexington HeatSmart’s Liaison to the Chinese Community, by clicking here and translating to english. Although the article was written in Chinese, it is applicable to all Lexington residents. This article was made possible through the Lexington HeatSmart for Chinese Speaker’s Project, which is supported by Grant proceeds from the sponsors of Mass Save, Empower Mass CEC, and a the Grassroots Fund.

Recently, Mass Save’s  official website released a notice stating that starting from January 1 , 2027 , subsidies for whole-house and partial-house air source heat pumps will be further reduced.

If you’re considering replacing your heating system or installing a heat pump, this is a change worth noting. The cost of home energy-saving retrofits depends not only on equipment and installation quotes, but also on installation time, eligibility for subsidies, and long-term energy expenditures after installation.

In previous installments, we introduced the working principle of heat pumps and discussed their ability to cope with Massachusetts winters. In this installment, we’ll discuss another practical issue: how to effectively utilize federal and Massachusetts state funding to plan energy-efficient home renovations?

Read more about the changes to MassSave and how homeowners can plan for them here.