Savings for Multi-Family Units

If you are the owner or operator of a residential multi-family property with 5 or more units, energy efficiency should be a key part of your business plan. Regardless of your income, rate code, or whether the building currently exists or is scheduled for construction, you may be eligible for programs for reducing your building’s energy usage.

Cape Light Compact offers Multi-Family Energy Assessments that identify cost-effective energy efficiency improvement or replacement opportunities. Utilizing a “whole building” approach, we focus on your building’s thermal envelope with insulation and air sealing, as well as lighting and mechanical systems. We will also assess the in-unit savings potential for your tenants.

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Eligibility

Eligible multi-family facilities are defined as residential facilities with five or more dwelling units on the property. These facilities may be eligible for a comprehensive assessment and custom incentive packages from the Compact.

Buildings with income-eligible residents living in multi-family facilities with five or more units owned or operated by a non-profit entity, public housing authority, or where at least 50% of the tenants qualify as low-income would qualify under the Mass Save® Low Income Multi-Family Program.

Program Incentives

The following improvements may be eligible for Mass Save® incentives:

  • Energy-efficient lighting upgrades & controls
  • Occupancy sensors
  • Water Heating equipment
  • Domestic hot water measures: low-flow showerheads, aerators, and pipe wrap
  • Programmable thermostats
  • Insulation
  • Air sealing
  • High-efficiency heating and cooling equipment upgrades and controls
  • ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerators and other eligible appliances
  • Variable speed drives
  • Motors
  • Chillers
  • Energy Management Systems (EMS)
  • Air compressors
  • Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV)/Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)
  • Custom technologies

Properties with 1-4 units per property are served under the Mass Save® Residential Program and are not eligible for multi-family energy assessments. Please see the Single-Family or the Renters/Landlords pages. For questions regarding the Mass Save® Multi-Family Program, please call (800) 797-6699. For information about the Mass Save® Low Income Multi-Family Program, visit www.leanmultifamily.org or call (617) 348-6425.

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Get Started

  • If you are a renter in a building with 5+ units, refer your building owner or property manager to this information or have them call 1-800-594-7277 or email info@capelightcompact.org.
  • Properties with 1-4 units per property are served under the Mass Save® Residential Program and are not eligible for multi-family energy assessments. Please see the Home Energy Assessment or the Renters/Landlords pages. 
  • For questions regarding the Mass Save® Multifamily Program, please call (800) 797-6699.
  • For information about the Mass Save® Low Income Multi-Family Program, visit www.leanmultifamily.org or call (617) 348-6425.