Massachusetts Home Insulation and Air Sealing Project

under construction

A home energy audit was performed on a 100-year-old home in Boston, Massachusetts, revealing no insulation in the basement and walls. The project involved insulating the walls with cellulose insulation and air-sealing the basement perimeter, fully covered by state incentives at no cost to the tenant or landlord. A third recommended project to insulate the basement ceiling was not covered and would cost the landlord $4,000. The project started with air sealing and insulation in the basement, with wall insulation delayed due to cold weather conditions.