Boston ABCD Weatherization & Energy Conservation Services
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), Nonprofit / State Contractor
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Boston ABCD Weatherization & Energy Conservation Services in its Boston, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Boston ABCD serves as the primary local delivery agent for both the Mass Save Income-Eligible Program and the state WAP Weatherization program, providing free energy assessments, insulation, air sealing, heating system repairs, and appliance replacement to income-eligible Boston households. ABCD also administers HEAP/LIHEAP fuel assistance and can connect residents to multiple overlapping energy programs in a single visit.
No cost. ABCD delivers WAP, Mass Save income-eligible, and LIHEAP programs for Boston. One application can unlock multiple programs. Call 617-357-6012 for intake.
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Boston, MA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Boston HomeWorks Green Loan Program Up to $70,000
- Boston HomeWorks Home Equity Loan Program (HomeWorks HELP) Up to $50,000 (3-4 family)
- Boston Senior Home Repair Loan 0% deferred loan; amount based on necessary work
- Boston Seniors Save Program Up to $12,000 grant
Key Details
- One-stop shop for energy assistance in Boston, free weatherization, heating, and utility help
- Delivers Mass Save income-eligible, WAP, and LIHEAP programs for Boston residents
- Free insulation, air sealing, heating repairs, and appliance replacement
- Income limit: 60% of Massachusetts State Median Income
- Apply at bostonabcd.org/heat or call Boston ABCD at 617-357-6012
How to Apply
Some programs require contractor estimates, licenses, or inspections. A cited link may be general, so confirm the current rules with the administrator before hiring; a directory match does not guarantee contractor eligibility or funding.
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Year-round, apply at bostonabcd.org/heat
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Boston ABCD Weatherization & Energy Conservation Services in Boston?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Boston ABCD Weatherization & Energy Conservation Services in Boston, MA?
Confirm the application route directly with Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), Nonprofit / State Contractor; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 617-357-6012. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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