Save Mass Save

Dear Editor,

I read Ed Gaskin’s op-ed in the Boston Herald regarding the proposed $1 billion cut to Mass Save. My wife and I are living proof of this program’s value.

In 2020, Mass Save helped us replace a wasteful 1982 boiler and an older stand-alone water heater with a high-efficiency “on-demand” unit via a no-interest loan. They also sealed our attic and insulated our exhaust fan ductwork, significantly cutting our gas bills.

While the program was a game changer for us, it is even more critical for lower-income homeowners. For those working hard to make ends meet, these efficiency upgrades aren’t “options”—they are impossible without the support Gaskin highlights. Cutting this funding effectively locks lower-income residents into high energy bills and crumbling infrastructure.

The state frequently touts its “green” leadership, but it is time to “put up or shut up” on climate goals. You cannot claim to lead on the environment while stripping away the only tools that make the transition affordable for everyone, regardless of income.

If you support the Mass Save program for ALL residents, please contact your lawmakers and tell them we must protect Mass Save funding to ensure all residents can afford a more efficient future.

Sincerely,
Brad Onken
Cedarwood