About Electrify Cambridge
The City of Cambridge is proud to launch the Electrify Cambridge program to support residents with green, clean, electric home energy upgrades! Whether you live in a single-family home, a triple-decker, or a larger multifamily building, you can tap into educational resources and no-cost, specialized consultations to help you make your home greener, healthier, and more efficient with all-electric solutions.
Why Go Electric?
Health & Wellness
Improve indoor air quality by removing fossil fuel based systems that can release carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, formaldehyde, and other harmful pollutants.
Climate Friendly
Clean heating technologies tied to the MA electric grid produce 40-60% less carbon emissions than traditional fossil fuel based systems. Be a part of Cambridge’s climate goals to reach net zero emissions by 2050!
Comfort
Properly sized heat pumps can radically improve your home’s temperature and humidity year round, keeping you comfortable and your house healthy.
Schedule a Consultation Today
At any point in your electrification journey, speak with one of Electrify Cambridge’s Decarbonization Specialists to discuss your unique home-electrification plan. Consultations can cover heat pumps, water heaters, induction stoves, solar panels, energy efficiency measures, and more! That could include how to choose a heat pump, next steps for improving your home’s energy efficiency, and available rebates/incentives. Electrify Cambridge consultations are provided by our independent technical experts at Abode Energy Management, and are made available by the City of Cambridge at no cost to residents. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to move forward with confidence.
“I’m interested in learning more about electrification.”
If this is your first time connecting with Abode, we recommend starting here.
- Learn what electrifying your home or building means
- Explore electrification options for your home or building
- Cover an overview of clean tech, including heat pumps and solar PV
- Discuss home or building weatherization considerations
- Receive guidance on working with installers
“I’m looking for guidance on a project.”
For a technical analysis of your comprehensive electrification needs.
- Review specific electrification technologies for your home
- Discuss your home characteristics and relevant system selection/performance
- Receive real-time feedback on electrification projects
“I need help electrifying my home/building over time.”
Develop a comprehensive long term electrification plan.
- Discuss what electrifying your home or building entails
- Determine what upgrades to make to get your home or building ready for full electrification
- Receive a multi-year plan to electrifying your home
Do you need help deciding on a pathway or are interested in exploring other Cambridge clean energy programs? Speak with a Specialist today!
How many units does your residence have?
1 – 4
“My residence has 1 to 4 units in the building.”
5+
“My residence has 5+ units in the building.”
Please select the option that applies to you
“I am an individual unit owner looking for help with my unit”
“I am a building owner/board member/trustee looking for help with my whole building.”
How many units does your residence have?
1 – 4
“My residence has 1 to 4 units in the building.”
5+
“My residence has 5+ units in the building.”
Electrifying Technologies
Air Source Heat Pumps
Powered by electricity, heat pumps keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter; even at freezing temperatures! Heat pumps can be integrated into your existing heating system or can provide 100% of your home’s heating and cooling. Adopting heat pumps can displace massive amounts of carbon emissions and help you lower your overall heating and cooling costs.
Home Energy Assessments
& Weatherization
Schedule a no-cost energy assessment today and receive access to generous Mass Save rebates and incentives to make long-term energy-saving upgrades easier on your wallet. Receive a custom home energy report and qualify for free air sealing, 75% off approved insulation improvements, 0% HEAT Loan financing, and more.
Solar PV
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems create electricity from sunlight, providing onsite energy generation. Utilize the endless power of the sun to reduce or eliminate your electricity bills, while also gaining energy independence and increasing your control over your home’s energy choices.
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Heat pump water heaters use the technology of heat pumps to heat up your home’s water and move it throughout your home to showers, sinks, and washing machines. Without having to rely on fossil fuels or antiquated electric resistance tanks, your heat pump water heater can be three times more efficient than conventional water heaters.
Solar Hot Water
A solar hot water system uses the sun’s energy to heat water, filling your pipes with responsibly generated hot water. Solar collectors, typically mounted on your roof, absorb heat from the sun and transfer it into a storage tank that stores the preheated water. Operating costs are lower than heating hot water with natural gas, oil, propane, or electric resistance.
Induction Cooking
Using electromagnetism, induction cooktops heat pots and pans directly with a magnetic field, instead of using an electric or gas-heated element. Cooking with an induction stove wastes less energy, is safer, as it requires no open heating elements, heats up ~50% faster, and offers you precise control over the temperature of each pan.
Household appliances
Mass Save offers generous rebates for electric home appliances, including heat pump clothes dryers and lawn equipment. You can also tap into incentives designed to increase the energy efficiency of your dehumidifiers, clothes washers, pool pumps, and so much more.
Electric Transportation
Electric transportation is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint! E-bikes are an easy way to get around town, travel longer distances, or carry a heavy load on two wheels. Electric vehicles are another cleaner alternative to gas-powered transportation.
Community Electricity
The Cambridge Community Electricity program is a City electricity aggregation program that supports the development of local renewable energy projects and saves you money! The program offers the potential for savings compared with Eversource’s Basic Service price (though savings cannot be guaranteed), and provides a City-vetted alternative to Eversource’s Basic Service and to other electricity offerings in the marketplace.
Please select the option that applies to you
“I am an individual unit owner looking for help with my unit”
“I am a building owner/board member/trustee looking for help with my whole building.”
Participating Contractor List
Use the Participating Contractor List to find qualified installers in your area.
Are you a contractor working in Cambridge with a focus on electrifying homes?
Become a Participating Contractor Today >
Installing Heat Pumps?
“I want to review quotes I’ve received.”
For an objective, impartial evaluation of proposals you’ve received.
- Compare up to 3 quotes at no cost to you
- Receive a unique report to help you understand the proposed systems
- Discuss the results with a decarbonization specialist
“I’m looking for heat pump guidance.”
Talk to an Abode specialist to understand if a heat pump is right for your home and create a plan to move forward.
- Learn how heat pumps work
- Understand the economics and operational costs
- Get advice on selecting contractors and tips on what to ask for