acton clean energy initiatives

The Town of Acton has partnered with Abode to help residents transition to clean energy solutions.

Acton clean energy initiatives

Acton’s Clean Energy Initiatives are town-wide efforts that help residents, building owners, and others in Acton access great information on clean energy improvements (and other electrification upgrades) for homes and buildings, and supports them in navigating the planning and implementation for a clean energy future. The initiatives arose in part from the hard work of volunteers and environmental advocates in Acton.

Initiatives include:
(1) a FREE Clean Energy Coaching program: support with trained Acton volunteers on all clean energy upgrades (see below)
(2) for those with heat pump quotes in hand, FREE consultations with Abode Energy Management experts on clean heating and cooling.

Additional initiatives include: 

Explore clean heating technologies

Energy-efficient, market-ready technologies that transform how we use energy. Acton’s clean energy programs can help with:

Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps (ASHP), often referred to as ductless mini-splits, are a clean technology you can use to both heat and cool your home. There are a number of economic, environmental and health benefits associated with installing air source heat pumps.

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Ground Source Heat Pumps

Whereas air source heat pumps use the air as their heat reservoir, ground source heat pumps (GSHP) use the ground as their heat reservoir. Whether a ground source heat pump is right for you depends in large part on the site conditions of your home.

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Electric Vehicles & Chargers

EVs are less expensive to operate and maintain than fuel cars (say goodbye to oil changes), and are fun to drive! You can conveniently charge your car at home. Driving an EV is one of the most impactful ways to reduce your emission of greenhouse gases.
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Solar Thermal Systems

Solar thermal, also known as solar hot water, similarly collects solar energy using roof-mounted panels or tubes, but rather than converting that energy into electricity as with solar PV systems, solar thermal systems store the energy in water, heating it.

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Solar

A solar (photovoltaic or PV) system creates carbon-free electricity. Solar arrays can be installed on rooftops or in ground-mount infrastructure. The average residential PV installation is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 2.5 tons/year.

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Battery Storage

Power is stored in a box attached to the wall and doesn’t require separate fuel, need mechanical upkeep, or produce on-site emissions. Charge your battery with solar electricity and then use the battery during times when the solar panels aren’t producing energy.
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Induction Stoves

Induction stoves can cook faster, more safely, and with more accurate control and easier cleanup — all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving indoor air quality. They do not, involve an open flame, nor is the “burner” surface hot unless a pan is on it.
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Acton Power Choice

By participating in the Acton Power Choice electricity aggregation program, you will receive more renewable energy in your electricity supply than the state-required minimum, reduce your personal carbon footprint, and help to reduce Acton’s carbon footprint as well.
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Why clean energy technologies?

Environmentally friendly

Clean heating technologies tied to the MA electric grid produce 40-60% less carbon emissions than traditional fossil fuel based systems.

Economic benefits

Massachusetts leads the nation in energy efficiency, which includes making these systems more cost effective to run and ensuring the installation is comparable to traditional systems.

Health & wellness

Whether carbon monoxide in our home, or carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, the writing is on the wall– a world without burning fossil fuels is where we must go.

Comfort

Properly sized clean heating technologies can radically improve your home’s temperature and humidity all year long. Keep you cozy and your house healthy.

Incentives for clean energy upgrades

Both Massachusetts and the federal government have many incentives available to help people take action on clean energy improvements for homes, buildings, transportation, and energy generation and management. Examples include:

Mass Save heat loan

The Mass Save HEAT Loan offers 0% financing opportunities for a variety of eligible energy-efficient upgrades—including insulation, heat pump installations, batteries, and more.

mass save heat loan

Mass Save rebates

Discover how our energy-saving services, products and offers can help you save more and live better. See if you’re eligible for even greater discounts and no-cost options.

mass save residential rebates

Inflation reduction act

Advancing clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through support for investment in domestic energy production, energy efficiency, and electrification.

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Acton's clean energy coaching program

Acton’s FREE Clean Energy Coaching program offers ongoing consultations, with Abode-trained community volunteers, for residents and building owners to learn about, plan for, and initiate actions such as adoption of home/building weatherization, efficient electric heat pump technologies, solar, electric vehicles, and/or other energy adaptations for our clean energy future.

Request a Coach

Ready to get started? Please fill out the form to be contacted by an Energy Coach.
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Advanced Consultation

The Town’s goal is to support your energy projects with clear, personalized guidance. If you’re considering upgrading your heating system—such as installing a heat pump—schedule a no-cost virtual Mass Save Decarbonization Consultation with a specialist at Abode Energy. Specialists will answer your questions, discuss the benefits and efficiency considerations specific to your home, help you compare contractor quotes, and recommend weatherization upgrades like air sealing and insulation.
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Meet our energy coaches

Jim Clark
Energy Advisor
Dan Fainstein
Energy Advisor
Taro Gold
Energy Advisor
Tom Gillispie
Energy Advisor
Dave Hazen
Energy Advisor
David Kleinschmidt
Energy Advisor
Lian Li
Energy Advisor
Dennis Loria
Energy Advisor
David Martin
Energy Advisor
Sarah Shamel
Energy Advisor
David Shoemaker
Energy Advisor

Mass Save home energy assessment

Homes are complex systems consisting of physical features and mechanical equipment. To help think about your home holistically a home energy assessment is a necessity when planning for any heating / cooling upgrades. We encourage you to schedule a no-cost home energy assessment (audit) through All In Energy, which works with Mass Save®.

Mass Save home energy assessments are also required to be eligible for Mass Save rebates. Your assessment specialist will evaluate your home’s insulation levels and provide you with recommendations for incentivized upgrades. These upgrades can have a substantial impact on the selection and performance of your heating and cooling system, reducing your carbon footprint and energy bills. Learn more about assessments or speak with your coach about this important step.

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