In 2010, Community Action performed energy audits and provided conservation measures such as insulation, caulking, and weatherstripping for nearly 1,000 local homes.
Electric Efficiency Audits
The Electric Efficiency Program trains Fuel Assistance participants to reduce electric usage and provides in-home auditing, and light bulb and refrigerator/freezer replacements. Through a home visit, our Community Action technician conducts audits, trains homeowners, and replaces inefficient light bulbs, lamps, refrigerators and/or freezers with more efficient models.
This program is funded by the Western Massachusetts Electric Company's Energy Savings Program (WMECO ESP) and Massachusetts Electric Company's Appliance Management Program (AMP). The WMECO ESP program focuses on installing low cost items such as weatherstripping, pipe insulation, and caulking; whereas the AMP program performs a complete audit of all electric usage and produces a computer generated report that shows the customer where their electric costs are coming from.
Utility companies determine which customers are eligible for these free services, and customers should apply directly to their utility company.
For more information, please call Community Action Energy Programs at:
413-774-2310 or 800-370-0940