Press Release: 12/15/2025

Massachusetts CEC Expands Home Navigator Program to Framingham

 



 



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/12/2025



For further information, contact:



Susan Scully Petroni



City of Framingham Public Information Officer



spetroni@framinghamma.gov



508-782-8629



 



 



 



Massachusetts CEC Expands Home Navigator Program to Framingham



 



FRAMINGHAM –The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced the expansion of the Home Modernization Navigator pilot program, a no-cost service that helps residents improve their homes and lower their energy bills.



 



This initiative provides personalized support for energy upgrades, electrification, and efficiency improvements. Following the success of the program’s first phase in Springfield and Lowell, the second phase will now expand to three new communities, Chelsea, Framingham, and Lynn. 



 



“The City of Framingham is proud to be selected as one of the 4 communities in the expanded MassCEC’s expanded Home Modernization Navigator program. This initiative gives our residents access to trusted guidance that can help lower energy costs, improve home comfort and health, and connect families with valuable financial resources and rebates. Whether it’s understanding new clean-energy technologies, navigating contractor options, or receiving ongoing support through the upgrade process, this program makes it easier for Framingham homeowners to take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more efficient future. We look forward to working with MassCEC to ensure our community benefits from these opportunities," said City of Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky.



 



“Massachusetts is a leader in energy efficiency because we know these investments bring down the cost of energy bills and help the climate,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “The Home Modernization Navigator is a proven tool, and its expansion to Framingham and beyond is an important step forward. I applaud the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center for advancing this work, and I’m eager to see the difference it will make for families across the Commonwealth.”



 



“The Home Modernization Navigator pilot program is helping break down barriers that keep too many families from making badly needed upgrades to their homes, saving them money,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “As we grow into more communities, we’re ensuring that more people can access savings and the best heating and cooling technology.”



 



“MassCEC is committed to helping every Massachusetts resident modernize their home in ways that are good for their wallet and their health,” said MassCEC Interim CEO Dr. Jennifer Le Blond. “The Home Modernization Navigator simplifies what can be a complex process—offering one-on-one support so residents can confidently take the next step toward efficient, electrified, and affordable homes.”



 



The program provides one-on-one guidance via phone, video calls, and community office hours to help residents identify their goals, access available incentives and financing, and provide technical guidance on the following:




  • Appliances and Yard Equipment

  • Clean Electricity

  • Electrical Upgrades

  • Energy Bill Savings

  • Heating and Cooling

  • Transportation

  • Weatherization



 



The Home Modernization Navigator pilot program prioritizes engagement with renters, rental property owners, low-income households, and residents who speak languages other than English—addressing persistent gaps in participation in clean energy programs and ensuring equitable access to savings and comfort. This one-stop resource empowers residents to take steps toward reducing energy costs and exploring more sustainable living.



 



For more information about the Home Modernization Navigator, visit https://goclean.masscec.com/home-modernization-navigator.



 



The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy and climatetech sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits, increase affordability, and secure long-term economic opportunities for the people of Massachusetts. 



 



Since 2010, MassCEC has awarded nearly $800 million in programs and investments and attracted more than $2.8 billion in private and public funds.