Mass Save Incentives for Asbestos & Vermiculite Removal
Homeowners in Massachusetts can now save thousands by removing asbestos and vermiculite insulation through the Mass Save® program. At Femme Works Solutions, we help clients take full advantage of these incentives—ensuring safe removal and full compliance with program requirements.
If your home was built before 1990, there’s a high chance it contains hazardous insulation materials. Through the Mass Save initiative, you could qualify for up to 100% coverage for asbestos or vermiculite abatement, making it the perfect time to upgrade to safer, more energy-efficient insulation.
What Is the Mass Save Program?
The Mass Save® program is a collaborative energy efficiency initiative sponsored by Massachusetts’ gas and electric utility companies. Its main goal is to help residents lower energy consumption, reduce utility bills, and improve home safety and comfort.
One of its most important offerings is the incentive for asbestos and vermiculite insulation removal, which removes barriers to accessing modern insulation upgrades. Since hazardous materials must be removed before energy efficiency improvements can be made, Mass Save covers this step as part of its no-cost weatherization services for eligible homes.
Who Qualifies?
To be eligible for Mass Save rebates for asbestos or vermiculite removal, you must meet the following criteria:
- Property location: Your home must be in Massachusetts.
- Property type: Residential buildings with 1–4 units.
- Heating: You must heat your home with a participating utility provider.
- Year Built: Homes built before the 1990s are typically more likely to qualify due to the use of outdated insulation materials.
- Program participation: You must undergo a no-cost Home Energy Assessment through Mass Save.
- Income eligibility per household applies
Once assessed, if asbestos or vermiculite is identified and prevents weatherization improvements, you may qualify for partial or full vermiculite removal incentives and/or reimbursement.
Covered Services & Rebates
Mass Save rebates cover a wide range of services related to hazardous material removal and insulation upgrades, including:
- Asbestos pipe insulation removal
- Vermiculite insulation removal
- Wall cavity and floor insulation abatement
- Re-insulation with energy-efficient materials
Rebate amounts vary based on the household and income amount, and the estimated energy savings after upgrades. In many cases, 100% of removal costs are covered, especially for income-eligible customers.
Our team at Femme Works Solutions provides customers with guidance and assistance throughout the process to ensure customers receive all the incentives they qualify fo
How to Apply
Applying for Mass Save asbestos and vermiculite removal rebates is a straightforward process with the assistance of an experienced contractor, like Femme Works Solutions. Here’s how it works:
- Schedule a No-Cost Home Energy Assessment
Contact Mass Save to schedule your Home Energy Assessment (HEA). A specialist will inspect your home and identify areas that could improve the overall energy use efficiency throughout the shouse. During this inspection, if the presence of asbestos or vermiculite insulation is identified, then the process starts to see if the customer qualifies for the incentives to remove the Asbestos and/or Vermiculite insulation - Receive Eligibility Confirmation
If hazardous materials are identified and they represent a barrier for the recommended weatherization work, then removal of the hazardous material must take place prior to any energy effiency updagredes. Based on homeowner household income, Mass Save will determine if the incentive can be used to pay for part of cost of removal. - Work With a Licensed Contractor
Choose a certified asbestos abatement contractor—like Femme Works Solutions—to carry out the removal in compliance with state and program requirements. - Submit for Rebate Approval
We’ll provide assistance to prepare all necessary documentation that needs to be submitted to the Mass Save program, including before and after pictures, signed documentation, and certificates of completion.
Financing Options for Barrier Removal
If you don’t qualify for the barrier removal incentive,the Mass Save HEAT Loan offers 0% interest financing for eligible barrier mitigation projects, including asbestos and vermiculite removal. This allows homeowners to spread the cost over time without additional financial burden.
Get Help With the Application
Not sure where to start? Our team can guide you through every step of the process. We’ve helped hundreds of Massachusetts homeowners fully take advantage of the Mass Save Incentives for asbestos and vermiculite removal—ensuring peace of mind, a healthier home, and major energy savings.
Call us today or request a free consultation to get started on your Mass Save journey.