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Somerville adds local energy adviser and ramps outreach as Mass Save 2025–2027 plan advances
Summary
City staff reported on planned outreach tied to the Mass Save 2025–2027 incentives, including adding an energy adviser position, targeted outreach to oil‑heated and rental properties, and posters/QR codes linking residents to local assistance; staff said final DPU authorization and utility data sharing remain pending
At a Feb. 20 meeting of the Somerville City Council Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, city sustainability staff described planned outreach tied to the Mass Save 2025–2027 program and the city’s efforts to help residents undertake energy efficiency and decarbonization measures.
Garrett, Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, told the committee that the 2025–2027 Mass Save plan is headed for final authorization by the Department of Public Utilities and that the program will broaden incentives, including support for heat‑pump installations in addition to insulation and air‑sealing. Garrett said the city has hired an energy adviser, Shannon Taylor, whose role is to help residents and small building owners…
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