Residential tenants
You can make your apartment more comfortable, healthier, and more energy efficient. Know your rights and the resources available to you.
Energy improvements to your building could save you money and make you more comfortable. But, we want to make sure that the work is done respectfully, and in a way that will help you stay in your home. The resources below include:
- things that you can do yourself
- larger changes that your landlord can make, and
- how you can ensure that your rights are protected.
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Contact information
The Retrofit Resource Hub is managed by Boston's Environment Department.
Want to learn more about how to reduce buildings' greenhouse gas emissions, make them more resilient, and save money? Contact us:
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Are we missing something? Please email us any resources you'd like to share.
Mass Save Community First Partnership
Boston is working with Mass Save sponsors Eversource and National Grid to provide cost-saving energy efficiency solutions to residents and small businesses in our community.
Key resources
Get a free customized home energy report with free products.
Boston buys renewable electricity on behalf of residents and businesses.
Questions tenants should ask before choosing an apartment
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center guide to achieving a clean energy home
Other resources
Helping residents find and maintain stable, safe, and affordable housing
The rules landlords must follow along with resources available for tenants
Inspections of homes to find conditions triggering childhood asthma
Whole-house strategy that helps families consume less energy
Program to help income-eligible residents pay their heating bills
Help for residents having trouble paying their rent or utility bills
Eversource forgiveness program to help residents with past due balances
National Grid forgiveness program to help residents with past due balances
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Contact information
The Retrofit Resource Hub is managed by Boston's Environment Department.
Want to learn more about how to reduce buildings' greenhouse gas emissions, make them more resilient, and save money? Contact us:
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Are we missing something? Please email us any resources you'd like to share.
