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What's going on

I just bought this place.

First move: get a baseline. A free Home Energy Assessment plus your Home Efficiency Score tells you what the previous owner did, what they skipped, and what the next dollar should do.

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A homeowner unpacking moving boxes in a new house, sunlight through bare windows
What actually helps

Here's the short list.

The rebate stack, the smart play, and why each one matters for this specific problem.

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Step 1 · Get your baseline score
The Home Efficiency Score report lists every rebate you qualify for against your exact address, plus a ranked list of upgrades. 60 seconds, free, no obligation.
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ii.
Step 2 · Book a free Home Energy Assessment
MassSave, RI Energy, NHSaves, Efficiency Maine, and Efficiency Vermont all offer free in-home assessments. Required to unlock most rebate tiers. Also installs free LEDs and smart thermostat during the visit.
Varies by state
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Step 3 · The highest-leverage first upgrade
For most older homes: attic insulation + air sealing. Cheap, 75-100% covered, and often a prerequisite for the big heat pump rebate tier.
75-100% covered
Context

The order that saves the most

Most new homeowners over-prioritize visible upgrades (new kitchen, new paint) and under-prioritize envelope upgrades (sealing, insulation, heating system). The math almost always runs the other way. A kitchen refresh doesn't lower your monthly bill. A rebated weatherization project can cut your heating bill by 20-30% for the life of the house. The Score will rank both, for most homes, the math points away from the kitchen.

See which rebates apply to your home.

Your Home Efficiency Score maps every eligible program to your exact address.

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