The Decarbonization Pathways Pilot is a MassCEC pilot that seeks to develop and test a protocol for assessing small residential buildings (“Project Sites”) including single-family homes and multi-family buildings with four (4) units or fewer to understand their current energy use and greenhouse gas emissions (“Decarbonization Assessment”), which will result in customized decarbonization recommendations (“Decarbonization Report”). Through the Pilot, MassCEC is looking to build upon the foundation of a Mass Save® Home Energy Assessment to generate a decarbonization pathway for homeowners to follow as they implement recommendations in a logical order that aligns with their needs and budget, as well as the specific conditions of their Project Site.

MassCEC will offer the homeowners selected for the pilot financial incentives to implement the recommended decarbonization measures. In addition to the initial Decarbonization Assessment, participants will also receive technical assistance at times of decision-making from Abode, including support in developing a detailed plan to take action to decarbonize their homes. As part of the pilot, participants are asked to share feedback on the pilot and allow energy usage monitoring of their homes.