Former Massachusetts police officer, contractor brother plead guilty in Mass Save fraud scheme. ... to do insulation work and get approved as a lead vendor contractor under the Mass Save program.

Christopher Ponzo is a police officer and Joseph Ponzo is an electrical contractor. Mass Save is a public-private partnership funded by surcharges on Massachusetts residents’ energy bills.

As part of the Mass Save program, utility companies must select lead vendors. These vendors then approve and select contractors that perform work for customers. The contracting work is performed ...

Push to lower heating bills could impact Mass Save program 02:49. On Friday, the Department of Public Utilities must issue an order on the proposed Mass Save program for 2025 through 2027.

Mass Save has helped thousands of homeowners save on their energy bills, but the I-Team found hundreds of complaints against one company. Latest U.S.

"The $500 million reduction in the Mass Save budget will mean real savings for people, while ensuring the vital money savings from energy efficiency can move forward." Environmental groups pushing for ...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities approved the 2025-2027 Mass Save plan, but told the utilities that run the program to slash the budget by $500 million and look for other sources ...

The brothers were arrested on the charges in April 2022. “Virtually every Massachusetts resident who uses energy is surcharged and pays for Mass Save,” then-U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins said ...