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Free Energy Programs. Action Energy
Weatherization and Conservation
 You may be eligible for the following energy
services.
Call 978-283-2131 for more information.
Note: Fuel assistance eligibility doesn't mean automatic qualification for any program.
WEATHERIZATION - The Weatherization Program is designed to help you keep the heat in your home. If your income falls within the guidelines, and your place of residence has not been weatherized (insulated and weather-stripped) by Action since September 30, 1993, you may qualify for this program. Note: You may be a homeowner or renter to be eligible.
KEYSPAN ENERGY PROGRAM A weatherization program for those who heat with Keyspan
Energy. Includes insulation and weather-stripping. Note: You may be a homeowner or tenant
and fall within income guidelines to be eligible.
APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - Mass Electric funded. You must have lived at your current address for at least
nine months, be income eligible, and use more than 10 KWH per day to be eligible. An Energy Manager will review your electric usage especially your refrigerator. If your refrigerator or freezer is a high energy guzzler, Mass Electric may replace it for free. If you have a water bed mattress, Mass Electric may replace it with a regular mattress for free if you choose. The Energy Manager will bring energy saving light bulbs and water conservation devices and inform you on how you can save on your electric bill. Note: You may be a homeowner or tenant to be eligible.
HEARTWAP
- HEARTWAP is an emergency program to help homeowners who meet income or crisis guidelines, repair or replace their heating systems. Note: This program is only for homeowners.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE - Fuel Assistance clients may also be eligible for discounts on utility bills as follows:
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Keyspan (Boston, Essex, and Colonial Gas Companies)
- Approximately (20) percent discount*.
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Billing name must be exact name
of fuel assistance applicant
- Rate is self-explanatory on your bill.
* Essex County Gas Company
- (20) percent discount*.
- Residential heating rate will change from R-03 to R-04.
- Secondary users (non-heat) will change from R-01 to R-02.
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Billing name must be exact name
of fuel assistance applicant
* Massachusetts Electric Company
- (33) percent discount*.
- Rate will change from R-1 to R-2.
- Billing name must be exact name of fuel assistance applicant.
* Verizon
- $10.00 discount on basic monthly bill.
*Discounts are recalculated annually.
Note: In most cases, Fuel Assistance client must also be the customer name printed on the bill to receive discount.
MOR PRICE - Fuel Assistance clients will receive a discount on their oil usage until their fuel assistance benefits are exhausted.
If you are interested in any of these programs, please call 978-283-2131
A representative of Action will answer any questions you may have.
Download a Free Energy Programs flyer (pdf, two
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